Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Thunder growing up right before our eyes, another huge battle from Jokic & SGA, Haliburton leading the way as the Pacers eliminate the Cavs and a what a big hole in the Eastern Conference means. Then, the guys talk what the significance will be of this year’s NBA Draft Lottery before breaking down the impact of Tatum’s injury in Boston and the Wolves' chances to end the Warriors' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a historic NBA Draft Lottery including the Mavs climbing all the way up to the top pick, the 76ers lucky jump and the Spurs rising again. Plus, with the flattened lottery odds what are teams like the Jazz & Wizards supposed to do? All that 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 talk the Thunder getting it done in the clutch, why OKC has been able to get Jokic tired, the Pacers’ dominant performance, if this season may be a disappointment for the Cavs, if the Knicks need to win at MSG after Boston bounced back this weekend, Julius Randle’s elevated play for Minnesota and why the Warriors missed a big opportunity. Plus, the guys talk what they are most excited about with the NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Wolves leveling the series with the Warriors, if Golden State will be able to stay in it long enough for Steph Curry to return and Draymond’s technical incident. Then, the guys talk if Boston will make any changes versus the Knicks, the Thunder’s impressive response against Denver and the Cavs’ must win game against the Pacers. Plus, a special guest appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst talks the historic Knicks’ comeback win over the Celtics in this emergency pod including what both locker rooms are feeling, what is going wrong for Boston, why the best could be to come from New York, where the series goes from here, what makes this such a unique battle and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to talk the Cavs’ devastating collapse against the Pacers in Game 2 and what Cleveland’s outlook in the series looks like going forward. Then, the guys break down the Warriors’ surprising win in Minnesota without an injured Steph Curry, the Nuggets’ astonishing late comeback against the Thunder and Boston’s historic shooting struggles against the Knicks in Game 1. Finally, which teams should be panicking & the mystery behind MacMahon’s Met Gala absence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to talk the Warriors eliminating the Rockets in Game 7 off of a career game from Buddy Hield, if Golden State has a chance in the next round, Houston potential with Kevin Durant & other stars this summer, the Nuggets’ domination of the Clippers in Game 7, the Pacers’ surprising upset in Cleveland and some of the biggest storylines to watch in the second round including Knicks-Celtics & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to talk the Knicks eliminating the Pistons on the back of some amazing clutch play from Jalen Brunson, if New York has any chance against Boston, the Clippers forcing a Game 7 against the Nuggets, the Wolves downing the Lakers, what Los Angeles can do this offseason to build around Luka and talk if the Warriors should be concerned about going the distance with the Rockets. Plus, it is time for the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to talk the Bucks’ epic collapse against the Pacers punctuated by Haliburton’s clutch plays, what this means for Milwaukee’s future, the Pistons holding off elimination at MSG by taking down the Knicks, the keys to the Wolves-Lakers pivotal Game 5, the Nuggets using a historic Jamal Murray game to take the series lead over the Clippers, the Celtics impressive domination 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 talk a wild weekend in the NBA playoffs. The crew starts with the sad news surrounding Dame Lillard’s injury and what that may mean for the future of the Bucks & Giannis. Then, the guys dive into some games with insane endings including Ant Edwards’ masterclass performance to down the Lakers in a thriller & what that means for LA in the series, a historic ending to the Clippers-Nuggets game in what has been a blockbuster matchup, the Warriors getting a big win without Jimmy Butler and the Knicks’ stars coming up clutch in Detroit. Plus, an interesting exit interview from Ja Morant in Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and eventually Tim MacMahon to talk one of the most unique playoff endings between the Pistons & Knicks, the Clippers’ big win & some issues with restrictions on viewing the game, an update on Jimmy Butler’s injury for the Warriors, the huge impact Evan Mobley winning DPOY will have on the Cavs and the Thunder completing one of the craziest comebacks in playoff history against Memphis. Plus, an update on Ja Morant’s injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ leveling the series in a sluggish battle with the Wolves before talking the Pacers dominating the Bucks to go up 2-0 in the series & what that could mean for the future in Milwaukee. Then, the crew talks the incredible battles so far in the Clippers-Nuggets matchup and the Knicks struggling against the Pistons at MSG. Finally, we talk the latest front office moves around the NBA that haven’t gotten enough attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a wild opening weekend to the NBA playoffs including a big road win for the Warriors and if the Rockets have enough offense to advance. Plus, we break down if a wild Game 1 in Clippers-Nuggets will set up a long series, how the Knicks' massive 4th quarter showed their playoff pedigree over Detroit, why the Wolves' statement against the Lakers should be taken seriously and the dangerous Pacers looking more than ready for the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Michael C. Wright and Ohm Youngmisuk to react to Damian Lillard’s potentially surprising playoff return as well as some unique underdog scenarios in the Warriors-Rockets & Clippers-Nuggets series. Then, the Minnesota Star Tribune's Wolves beat writer Chris Hine joins the show to talk about his new book on Anthony Edwards and Ant's unique path to the NBA before talking the expectations for Minnesota against the Lakers with Luka. Plus, a special thank you to give out. 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 start of the postseason with big wins for the Warriors & Magic before breaking down a unique press conference featuring Mavs’ GM Nico Harrison in Dallas. Then, the guys preview the NBA playoffs including some of the most exciting first round matchups. 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 an eventful end to the NBA season including a wild finish with massive seeding implications between the Clippers & Warriors. The guys dive into an early look at the major storylines between the Clippers & Nuggets and the Wolves & Lakers. Plus, some interesting news from Philadelphia on the future of the 76ers. 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 Luka’s emotional return to Dallas and the Lakers’ chances for a playoff run before talking the fallout from the Nuggets’ firing of head coach Michael Malone and decision not to extend GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down what the future holds for the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous season including what could be a very interesting summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Luka’s return to Dallas and talk the Lakers’ battle for playoff seeding before reacting to the Denver Nuggets firing head coach Michael Malone and not extending GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down the playoff potential for the Houston Rockets including their potential superstar ready to break through. Finally, Cavs’ forward Evan Mobley joins the show to talk a historic season, his growth and his potential for Defensive Player of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ impressive wins of late, what that means for the playoffs, late season playoff seeding battles and Luka’s upcoming return game to Dallas. Then, the crew breaks down their takes on the NBA Awards including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year and 6th Man of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk ‘Large Sample-Size Theater’ with the trends over the course of this NBA season, including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Thunders’ historic success, the MVP of the league and some key trends from the trade deadline. Then, Clippers’ center Ivica Zubac joins the show to talk about his outstanding season and chances for Defensive Player of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices