

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
ESPN, NBA, Brian Windhorst
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 1min
Team USA dominates despite Jayson Tatum being benched, Tyus Jones signing with the Suns
Jayson Tatum, a star player known for his dynamic play, discusses the controversy surrounding his benching during Team USA's stunning win against Serbia. Tyus Jones, fresh off signing with the Phoenix Suns, shares insights on adapting to his new role on a veteran minimum contract. The conversation dives into basketball strategies and dynamics within the team. The hosts also highlight the significance of teamwork and player respect amidst the competitive atmosphere of international basketball.

Jul 26, 2024 • 48min
Full Olympic Preview + What Is Going On In Utah…Again?
Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon join Brian Windhorst to preview the Paris Olympics basketball tournament, discussing tough competitors against Team USA and trade talks in Utah. They also explore the impact of player performances, team dynamics, and potential spoilers in the competition.

Jul 23, 2024 • 49min
LeBron Is Still The Guy For Team USA + Mobley Extension
ESPN reporters Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon discuss Team USA's close games, LeBron James as the team's closer, and Kevin Durant's injury. They also talk about Evan Mobley's contract extension and player improvement in Cleveland for championship aspirations.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
2024/25 NBA Season Win Total Reaction
Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon join Brian Windhorst to discuss NBA season win totals, undervalued teams, Team USA's exhibitions, and a Windy luggage check. They also analyze Gary Trent Jr.'s impact, challenges of a playoff team without a center, and predictions for various NBA teams.

Jul 15, 2024 • 50min
Biggest Offseason Winners & Losers
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk the biggest winners & losers of the NBA offseason so far including a hugely impactful extension for Jalen Brunson in New York, the 76ers’ & Thunder’s key moves, tough losses for the Bulls & Clippers, some teams with under the radar moves and more! Plus, some early NBA Summer League reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2024 • 54min
Rusty Team USA Wins, White Replaces Kawhi
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Kawhi withdrawing from Team USA, Derrick White replacing Kawhi, Jaylen Brown’s reaction to the selection, react to Team USA’s first scrimmage against Canada, give updates on the NBA Cup and a much anticipated Cavs Corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2024 • 58min
Klay Feeling Wanted In Dallas, Kawhi & PG Speak On Split
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some intriguing quotes from a day of introductory press conferences including Klay Thompson’s comments on leaving the Warriors for Dallas, why he feels wanted again, PG & Kawhi’s comments on splitting up, why CP3 picked the Spurs and which teams that made a trade could have drastically changed expectations. Plus, an update from Team USA ahead of a clash with Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2024 • 55min
Key Team USA Media Day Takeaways & Important Contract Highlights
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the winners & losers of the Paul George decision all together with Team USA, Kawhi’s reaction to losing PG, Embiid’s interesting comments on his new teammate, LeBron managing expectations for the Lakers, Steph Curry & Steve Kerr’s reaction to Klay’s departure, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, some contract highlights and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2024 • 56min
Potential Solutions For Clippers & Pelicans
ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Ohm Youngmisuk join Brian Windhorst to discuss the Clippers post-Paul George, Pelicans center search, Nuggets replacing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Chris Paul with the Spurs, and more NBA insights.

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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Biggest Winners In Free Agency
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dallas finally getting a big name free agent with Klay, if big acquisitions have made the Thunder the favorite in the Western Conference, an interesting day for the Boston Celtics, the Lakers’ avoiding a potential mistake and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices