Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert along with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react live on the Paycom Center floor to the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. The guys tackle what this means for OKC going forward, the type of run the Thunder could go on, SGA’s historic year, Tyrese Haliburton’s tragic injury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Kevin Durant getting traded from the Suns to Houston. The guys break down what this return means for the Suns’ future, how this fit could work out for the Rockets and how Houston’s future is now set up moving forward. Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys break down their expectations for the game, what history tells us about how the game may be played and what this game means for the futures of both franchises. Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert & ESPN's Time Bontemps to react live to Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk the Thunder's awful turnovers, SGA's down game and the Pacers’ incredible defensive effort before talking expectations for Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Lakers’ record-setting sale from the Buss family to Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global. The guys break down the huge impact this could have on the LA franchise, the ripple effects around the league, some fascinating details of the deal you may have missed and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder. The guys break down the amazing play of the Thunder’s young core including Jalen Williams & SGA ascending to historic levels and the potential for the birth of a dynasty for OKC. Plus, the crew discusses how Tyrese Haliburton’s injury could impact the NBA Finals and what the Pacers need to do to force a Game 7. Then, we break down where Kevin Durant could be traded and debate if a team like Minnesota should go for it. Live Show Link: ⁠https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Plus, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Tim Bontemps join to discuss a historic output from Jalen Williams & SGA, the impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, T. J. McConnell’s comeback attempt, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The guys analyze the match up and tell us the interesting trends to watch in game 5. Plus big trade in the NBA as the Memphis Grizzles trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks and a future pick swap. Also, Kevin Durant reportedly reveals his three preferred trade destinations. The guys discuss where his best fit could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps to react live to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk some major adjustments from OKC, SGA’s clutch play down the stretch, if the Pacers missed an opportunity, if this series could go 7 and much more! Plus, a surprise appearance from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to break down what he expects from the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The guys break down the Pacers’ ability to speed up the game, OKC looking exhausted late and some huge bench production from Indiana before talking what this means for the remainder of the series and how vital Game 4 will be for the Thunder. Then, the guys talk a New York Knicks’ coaching search filled with rejection so far including where it may go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk the huge game from the Pacers’ bench, Haliburton stepping up, what went wrong for SGA, what adjustments the Thunder need to make, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals as the Indiana Pacers return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder with the series tied 1-1. Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo—despite swirling trade rumors, the Bucks star reaffirms his commitment to Milwaukee, is his future truly with the Bucks ? And we provide an update on Darius Garland’s injury status as the Cavaliers assess their offseason outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys break down SGA’s huge game, the major impact of the OKC role players, Haliburton’s off night, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(:30) NBA Finals Game 2 PreviewThe Thunder look to bounce back after a heartbreaking Game 1 loss to the Pacers. (25:54) Knicks Coaching WatchNYK reportedly targeting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd as their next head coach. However Kidd is under contract with the Mav (33:39 )Suns Make a MoveThe Phoenix Suns have hired Jordan Ott, former Cavaliers and Lakers assistant, as their new head coach. Ott becomes the team’s fourth coach in four seasons. What’s Next for the Suns? Devin Booker expected to be the centerpiece of the team moving forward. Kevin Durant’s future remains uncertain, with trade rumors heating up as the offseason begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst and Iman Shumpert react courtside to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In a jaw-dropping Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning 111-110 comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite trailing for nearly the entire game, Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch jumper with just 0.3 seconds left to steal the win. The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dominated early but couldn’t close it out as Indiana’s resilience and late-game shooting turned the tide. The Pacers now lead the series 1-0 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks’ bold firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau after New York exited in the Eastern Conference Finals including where the Knicks may go from here in their coaching search. Then, the guys preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers & Thunder including some interesting quotes from media day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder including how the Pacers can keep this a competitive series and where OKC could struggle. Plus, a surprising hire for the Jazz causes the crew to ask once again, ‘What is going on in Utah?’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Pacers punching a ticket to the NBA Finals after eliminating the Knicks in Game 6 including how Indiana exploited some of the Knicks’ weaknesses and Indiana’s chances in the Finals. Then, the guys talk how the Knicks can get over the hump to get to the Finals and how heavy a favorite OKC should be. Plus, a lesson in travel packing and a tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks staying alive with a big wire-to-wire win over the Pacers to force a Game 6 including what chances New York has to get to a Game 7. Plus, the Thunder dominate the Wolves to advance to the NBA Finals while looking like the heavy favorite to win it all. Then, the guys discuss some big decisions coming this offseason for Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Pacers’ incredible offensive performance in Game 4 vs. the Knicks initiated by Tyrese Haliburton’s historic output before talking the Thunder’s clutch performances from J-Dub and Chet to take down the Wolves in Minnesota. Then, the guys talk if the Knicks or Wolves have a better chance of surviving past Game 5. Finally, a special Hoop Collective announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices