Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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1. Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef

   26 Oct 2026 · 1 h 03 min

   Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to talk about an important message sent to the Spurs early this season, the Rockets announcing themselves as potential contenders and the disastrous start to the season…

2. Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?

   23 Oct 2026 · 1 h 10 min

   Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to react to the dramatic back-and-forth between Yaxel Lendeborg & Luka Doncic before diving into the Lakers’ impressive performance and the future for…

3. Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?

   21 Oct 2026 · 59 min

   Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to the Opening Night of the NBA season including Boston’s collapse in Detroit, the 76ers spoiling the Knicks’ ring night and SGA & OKC making a statement to the…

4. 76ers & Knicks BIG Expectations On Opening Night + Major Questions In Boston - Atlantic Division Preview

   19 Oct 2026 · 1 h 02 min

   Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and first time Hoop Collective guest Alan Hahn to preview the upcoming season for the Atlantic Division in the NBA. The guys tackle how the Knicks will defend their…

5. Prove-It Year For Teams In The Southeast Division + Our Win Total Draft

   16 Oct 2026 · 1 h 07 min

   Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to preview the upcoming season for the Southeast Division in the NBA including if the Heat have enough to contend this season, why now is the time for the Magic to step…

6. Cavs’ Pressure, Pistons’ Potential & Bucks’ Uncertainty: Biggest Questions in the Central Division

   14 Oct 2026 · 54 min

   Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill preview the Central Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Pistons, Cavaliers, Bulls, Pacers and Bucks heading into the 2026–27 NBA season. Is this a…

7. Cooper Flagg's LIMITLESS Potential & How To Build A Winner With Mavs' President Masai Ujiri

   12 Oct 2026 · 45 min

   Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon are live from Rockets-Mavericks NBA House in Macao! Mavericks president Masai Ujiri joins the show to discuss Cooper Flagg’s limitless potential, Kyrie Irving’s importance to Dallas and…

8. Rockets’ Expectations & Mavericks Potential: Live from Media Day in Macao

   9 Oct 2026 · 56 min

   Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon are live from Rockets-Mavericks media day in Macao! Rockets general manager Rafael Stone joins them discussing Houston’s approach to roster construction, building on last season’s 52…

9. Answering Your BIGGEST Questions About The NBA Right Now - From the Philippines

   7 Oct 2026 · 1 h 21 min

   The Hoop Collective is live from Manila, Philippines, answering your biggest questions about the NBA! Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon welcome Jimmy Alapag to discuss his coaching career with the Sacramento Kings…

10. Spurs’ Hype, Rockets’ Leap & Cooper Flagg’s Future: Biggest Questions in the Southwest Division

    6 Oct 2026 · 1 h 08 min

    Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon and Michael C Wright preview the Southwest Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans and Grizzlies heading into the 2026 NBA season. The…

11. HUGE Growth In Australian Basketball: Breaking Down The Hoops Scene in Melbourne

    4 Oct 2026 · 1 h 16 min

    Brian Windhorst and Tim McMahon host a sold out live show at Courtside in Melbourne, Australia with guests: Cole Anthony, Luke Paul, Olgun Uluc and Derek Rucker. The guys talk with Cole Anthon about his experience in…

12. Lakers & Warriors Ready To Contend? Biggest Questions for The Pacific Division Teams

    2 Oct 2026 · 56 min

    Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon and Anthony Slater preview the Pacific Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Kings and Clippers heading into the 2026 NBA season. The guys discuss…

13. The 2026 NBA Media Day Reaction Special: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Thunder and More!

    29 Sep 2026 · 2 h 36 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN reporters checking in from Media Day around the league. Tim McMahon, Dave McMenamin, Vince Goodwill, Jamal Collier, Eric Woodyard, Ben Golliver, Anthony Slater, and Michael C. Wright…

14. A HUGE Question For The Knicks’ Future + Is OKC Committed To Spending? & Kawhi Extension Reaction

    25 Sep 2026 · 45 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss the ongoing contract extension discussions between Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks including how this could set the tone for the future in New York. Then,…

15. Extensions That Deserve More Attention + A Huge Advantage For Lakers & Knicks

    22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 08 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down expectations for our Hoop Collective World Tour. Then, we tackle some substantial extensions that flew under the radar before talking about some you need…

16. Reacting To ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings

    18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 07 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings including the some teams who were surprisingly high and some who had substantial drop-off from last…

17. Ballmer Accepts Punishment, Kawhi Trade Finally Completed + NBA Owners’ Meetings Expectations

    15 Sep 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to talk about the Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer accepting the NBA’s punishment and how that may have cleared the path for the completion of the Kawhi…

18. Why The Future Of NBA Europe Is Uncertain + Explaining The Current Process

    11 Sep 2026 · 52 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by the publishing director for Eurohoops Aris Barkas to break down what the future plans are for the NBA in Europe including if the concepts are feasible, how everything could potentially work…

19. History May Tell Us What Comes Next For Clippers + Key Signings Updates In The West

    8 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers’ punishment following the NBA’s probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league…

20. EMERGENCY POD: NBA Announces Clippers’ Punishments After Kawhi Probe Reaction

    3 Sep 2026 · 57 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to the punishments given to the Clippers by the NBA after the probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys break down what this means for the future of the…

21. How Steph Curry Can Decide The Warriors' Future + Major Questions For Pistons & FIBA Qualifiers

    1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 12 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to break down Steph Curry’s interesting future in Golden State including how his potential extension could determine the future for the Warriors.…

22. Kuminga BIG Help To Timberwolves? + NBA Awards Predictions

    28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 10 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves including if this is the right fit and what Minnesota will look like this season. Next, the guys tackle Ben…

23. Did Miami Solve Their Biggest Problem? Mavs Building Around Flagg & Questions For Wolves

    25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the Klay Thompson buyout in Dallas and subsequent signing in Miami including if Miami has solved their biggest problem and where they fit into the Eastern…

24. Cavs & Harden Go All-In + Disastrous Summer in Denver? & Updates On Lakers' Drama

    21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 13 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to break down the multiteam trade between the Cavs, Nuggets and Clippers highlighted by Cleveland getting Peyton Watson, Max Strus going to LA and…

25. NBA Eastern Conference Win Totals REACTION - STUNNING Over/Unders For 2026-27

    18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to break down the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference including which lines are way too high, who is being overlooked and where the…

26. NBA Western Conference Win Total REACTION - Most Shocking Over/Unders For 2026-27

    14 Aug 2026 · 56 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the win totals for every team in the Western Conference including which lines are way too high, who is being overlooked and what team is most interesting…

27. REACTION: Lakers Sold Again In MASSIVE $12.5 Billion Dollar Deal, What Does This Mean For LA?

    13 Aug 2026 · 52 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to react to the Lakers’ getting sold in a stunning & record-breaking $12.5 billion dollar deal to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. We break down why this…

28. What Is Going On With Kawhi & The Clippers? Big Decisions For Denver & Phoenix

    11 Aug 2026 · 54 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Anthony Slater to break down the latest on the situation with Kawhi and the Clippers including how that will impact the plans for the Raptors. Next, we discuss how Dillon Brooks’…

29. Re-Drafting The 2023 NBA Draft

    7 Aug 2026 · 59 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to re-draft the 2023 NBA Draft including who got their picks right and what stars needed to be selected much higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

30. 10 Biggest Questions For The 2027 NBA Offseason

    4 Aug 2026 · 48 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down the biggest questions of the 2027 offseason including why it could be a huge summer for the Nuggets & Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry & the…

31. Most Interesting NBA Trades That Never Happened

    31 Jul 2026 · 45 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trades in NBA history that never came to fruition. The guys tackle everything from Chris Paul to the Lakers,…

32. A Unique Situation For 76ers + What Do Teams Who Missed Out On LeBron Do Now?

    28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to explain why LeBron James joining the 76ers is truly a one of a kind situation and break down who will need to sacrifice the most in order to make…

33. EMERGENCY POD: LeBron Signs With 76ers Reaction

    24 Jul 2026 · 32 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option. The guys break down how LeBron fits…

34. Biggest NBA Offseason Winners & Losers + A Major Update On NBA Ownership

    24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to talk about the biggest winners and losers of the NBA offseason. The guys break down why there were some interesting moves, some surprising decisions…

35. Explaining OKC’s Lu Dort Trade To The Hawks: Watch Out For Atlanta? + Summer Extensions You Need To Be Watching

    21 Jul 2026 · 47 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Vince Goodwill to react to the Thunder’s interesting deal sending Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team trade with Dallas. The guys break down why OKC would do this, what…

36. Are Big Changes Brewing In Portland? Gary Trent Jr. Investigation + Latest LeBron Updates

    17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to interesting reporting from Portland and commentary from Adam Silver’s press conference as it relates to the future of the Blazers before talking the league’s…

37. Shocking Contracts: Wemby Gives Back Money To Help Spurs Pursue Titles + Bucks’ Bold Deal

    14 Jul 2026 · 50 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s decision to give back some money on his extension to help the Spurs’ pursuit of titles. The guys break down how this could help San…

38. Kawhi Trade On Pause: What Does This Mean For Clippers & Raptors? + Blockbuster Top Pick Battle

    10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 00 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to react to the Kawhi trade to the Raptors getting put on hold due to the Clippers investigation. The guys break down what this may mean about the…

39. Huge Announcement! + Big Mitchell Extension For Cavs & Brad Stevens Talks Brown Trade

    8 Jul 2026 · 57 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and newly special guest Tim Bontemps to congratulate him on his exciting new role with the Atlanta Hawks and thank him for all he has done for the show. Then, we break…

40. The Key Factors In LeBron’s Free Agency + Some EARLY Standout Stars In Summer League

    6 Jul 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down the latest on LeBron’s free agency including the key deciding factors, what squads make the most sense and what his internal team may be…

41. Why Did The Jaylen Brown Trade Happen Now? + Is The Lakers’ New Big 3 Enough For Luka?

    3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 00 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to break down the shockwaves around the league from the Jaylen Brown trade including a discussion about why the Celtics felt like they needed to do…

42. 🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨 Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown To 76ers In A Shocking Move

    2 Jul 2026 · 29 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to a shocking blockbuster deal sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers and Paul George & draft assets to the Celtics. The guys break down why Boston…

43. LeBron’s Best Free Agency Landing Spots + Reaction To Blockbuster Kawhi Trade

    1 Jul 2026 · 55 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down an eventful first day of NBA free agency. The guys talk about LeBron James & the Lakers deciding to part ways and what landing spots make…

44. Hornets Hit Huge Cultural Reset + Huge Factors To Watch For Jaylen Brown, LeBron & Kawhi

    29 Jun 2026 · 58 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to break down the Hornets’ continuing reset with the trade of Miles Bridges to the Suns including the doors that could open moving forward in…

45. LaMelo Ball Trade Reaction + The NBA’s Huge Coaching Drama & Kawhi’s Uncertain Future

    26 Jun 2026 · 49 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to react to the Hornets moving quickly on a deal to send LaMelo Ball to the Wolves for a haul of assets. The guys debate who won the trade, what this…

46. REACTION: Biggest Takeaways From Round 1 Of The 2026 NBA Draft

    24 Jun 2026 · 37 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft including the most shocking selections, a very unique moment, some shocking reactions from some front offices…

47. EMERGENCY POD: Giannis Traded To Heat In Blockbuster Deal With Bucks

    23 Jun 2026 · 1 h 00 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The guys break down if the Bucks got the best deal they could, what…

48. NBA Draft Preview: Explaining Why This Year Is Historic + Major Lottery Drama To Watch For

    22 Jun 2026 · 50 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and special guest Fran Fraschilla to break down the top prospects in this year’s NBA Draft including why the top of this draft is so special, the players not getting…

49. Mike Breen Talks Why The Knicks Have Captivated NYC + Major Offseason Changes Coming In Western Conference

    19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest lead ESPN NBA broadcaster Mike Breen to talk about what this magical Knicks run meant to the city, the incredible passion of the fanbase…

50. Biggest Offseason Questions With HUGE Impact Across The NBA: Giannis, LeBron, Top Pick & More

    17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the questions that will have massive ramifications on the NBA offseason. The guys assess the two top teams going after Giannis and…