Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's draft expert Jonathan Givony to preview what we need to know ahead of the NBA Draft this week. Then, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon talk why we need to pay more attention to Houston, before breaking down the Josh Giddey trade and if OKC has vaulted into title contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN analysts Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon discuss NBA offseason moves, including Paul George's future, Harden's possible return to Philly, Clippers' direction, Klay Thompson's status, Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach, and Pistons' coaching search.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to react live to the Boston Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The guys are joined by surprise guests including legendary sportswriter Jackie MacMullan, Celtics' legend Cedric Maxwell, ESPN's Tim Bontemps & Tim MacMahon and more to break down what the difference was for Boston, the future potential of this team and way 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 including Kyrie’s interesting comments about the influence of the fans in Boston, more on the unique injury to Porzingis and the biggest keys to the game. Plus, the guys break down the new free agency rule that could have an immediate impact on the NBA offseason after the Finals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to react live to Dallas dominating Game 4 of the NBA Finals to extend the series. Then, Brian is joined by surprise guest 'Christian and Scooby' to talk the greatest halftime performers and some basketball before ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon finally join to talk a unique night with Joel Embiid for Bontemps, Charles Barkley's surprising comments, the Mavericks & Luka responding well after a tough performance and if Boston will close it out at home. 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 including Brian's take on Luka's Game 3 performance, how everything has finally clicked for the Celtics, why Dallas is out of answers, Embiid's trolling tweet, an abbreviated Cavs Corner and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano & Kendrick Perkins to react live to a unique conclusion to Game 3 of the NBA Finals including the Dallas comeback and where the series goes from here. Then, ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon join Windy to talk Luka getting ejected and the disappointment in not finishing the games. Plus, the guys break down what this means going forward for Luka and give historical context to the Celtics' season. 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 3 of the NBA Finals including an update on the injury to Kristaps Porzingis & how that will impact the Celtics' gameplan, the significance of Luka receiving pain relieving injections, Kyrie's apology to Luka & need to step up his game and why Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had such an interesting press conference. Plus, the guys break down the wild ongoing coaching search in LA and where the Lakers may go forward after losing out on Dan Hurley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon join Brian Windhorst to discuss Jrue Holiday's impact on the Celtics, adapting strategies, Dallas needing more from Kyrie, Mavericks turnovers, Porzingis injury effects, and an interesting series with Tatum. They also touch on MacMahon's lesson in fine dining.

On this special episode of The Lowe Post x Hoop Collective crossover, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the NBA Finals Game 2 reaction. They break down the Celtics' 105-98 victory over the Mavericks, highlighting how Boston managed to win despite having a lesser game. The hosts delve into Kyrie Irving's struggles and Dallas's costly turnovers, exploring potential options for the Mavericks moving forward. They also address the aftermath of "The Kick" incident and speculate on the adjustments we can expect in the upcoming games. Additionally, Zach and Brian share some travel advice and express their gratitude to the listeners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices