Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Most Surprising Starts To The Season + NBA Cup Preview
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Oct 31, 2025 The hosts dive into the NBA Cup's exciting format and matchups. They highlight the Bucks’ impressive start while examining the struggles of the Hawks and Magic. Josh Giddey's breakout performance leads discussions on the Bulls, while Austin Reaves shines as a potential co-star for the Lakers. Exciting rookie impacts and clutch play from the Thunder are also on the table. Plus, the ownership changes of the Lakers bring intriguing governance insights.
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Listener Phone Line Prank
- Tim Bontemps received a surprise message from Mike Walczewski that became a podcast bit.
- Jackson set up a phone line so listeners can call and guess where Windhorst will be next time.
Hosts’ NBA Cup Picks And Biases
- Hosts reveal their Cup picks and early-season drafting strategies with regional biases.
- Windhorst favored Eastern teams and McMahon self-identifies as a Cup aficionado from past Vegas events.
NBA Cup Adds Early Stakes
- The NBA Cup introduces meaningful early-season stakes that affect team focus and scheduling.
- Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon emphasize how Cup games can be unexpected key matchups that matter to contenders.