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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

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United States

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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

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English


Episodes
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Embiid Reaction, Time For Concern For 76ers & Bucks? Ant Steps Up

11/4/2024
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

Duration:01:11:26

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Warriors & Suns Impress, Randle Set In Minnesota, Bronny Embraced In Cleveland

11/1/2024
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

Duration:00:46:28

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Chet & Wemby: Revolutionary Big Men, Orlando’s Magical Start, Flow Issues For Knicks

10/30/2024
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

Duration:00:51:50

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Lakers & Cavs Impressing Early, Major Issues For Bucks & Nuggets

10/28/2024
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

Duration:00:48:46

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Concern For Knicks & Embiid’s Health, Cavs & Celtics Statement Start

10/25/2024
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

Duration:00:55:24

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Big Extension Deals, Embiid Out, Bronny's Historic Debut Reaction

10/23/2024
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

Duration:00:48:55

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Preseason NBA Awards Predictions

10/21/2024
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

Duration:01:10:18

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Who Has The Most To Prove In The NBA? + Lonzo’s Miraculous Return & Hartenstein Injury Impact

10/18/2024
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 break down the impact of Hartenstein’s injury on the Thunder, Wembanyama’s trash talking and MacMahon’s experience at the Intuit Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:03

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Extension Watch, Importance Of Murray To Denver, Big Trades That Never Happened

10/16/2024
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:07

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How Will The 76ers Manage Embiid + People Who Will Define This NBA Season

10/14/2024
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

Duration:01:01:30

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Young Talent Ready For A Major Leap This Season?

10/11/2024
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some 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

Duration:00:59:03

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Major Preseason Debuts & Boston Highlights Concern In Denver

10/8/2024
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

Duration:00:42:31

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Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic and Early Training Camp Questions Around the League!

10/4/2024
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:14

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Full 2024 Media Day Reaction

10/1/2024
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

Duration:02:12:55

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FULL Breakdown Of The Knicks-Timberwolves Blockbuster Trade

9/29/2024
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

Duration:00:58:08

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The Man Behind The NBA’s Most Iconic Photos

9/27/2024
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:42

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Season Win Total Draft For 2024/25

9/24/2024
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:33

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Modern Expansion In The NBA + Mock Expansion Draft

9/19/2024
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:32

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DeMar DeRozan Interview

9/17/2024
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:40:29

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A Hoop Collective Homecoming Live Show In Akron

9/14/2024
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:55