
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Latest episodes

7 snips
Apr 5, 2024 • 55min
Alarm Bells For Bucks? Randle Injury Update
Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon discuss the Bucks' struggles, Knicks without Randle, and Kawhi's injury worries. They also touch on the solar eclipse and offer insights on upcoming NBA games, player injuries, and playoff predictions.

Apr 3, 2024 • 50min
Final MVP Straw Poll 2024 & Embiid Returns
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Embiid’s return in Philly and what the 76ers are capable of in the playoffs before breaking down the final Bontemps MVP Straw Poll of the season including some surprising vote placement. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2024 • 54min
Health Issues For Knicks, Wemby’s Historic Numbers & OKC Looking Mature
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jorge Sedano to talk health issues for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson’s impressive level of play, the Thunder’s surprising maturity considering the youth on the team, how quickly Victor Wembanyama is progressing, more key injuries to the Heat and Kings and the current playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 snips
Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 4min
Embiid Return Update, Future For PG & Donovan Mitchell, T-Wolves Ownership
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the latest updates on the impending return of Joel Embiid including how quickly he can return to form, Paul George’s future with the Clippers, Dan Gilbert’s interesting comments on Donovan Mitchell’s future in Cleveland, the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership and the Rockets stay hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024 • 59min
Dallas Surges, Clippers Struggle & Disaster For Suns?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Dallas surging up the standings, how big a threat the Mavs could be in the playoffs, the Clippers’ struggles after an elite midseason stretch, the Suns suffering the worst loss of the NBA season, the Thunder passing a 'test game' but needing more help against teams with size and the Pelicans improvement with Zion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 snips
Mar 25, 2024 • 58min
Sabonis’ Double-Double Streak, Celtics Historically Great Opportunity
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 1st time guest Ryan Ruocco to talk Ryan’s experiences as a broadcaster, covering Caitlin Clark, a key upcoming series between the Kings & Mavs, Sabonis’ impressive double-double streak not getting enough love and how historically great the Celtics have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 snips
Mar 22, 2024 • 60min
Injuries To Ingram & Mitchell, End Of G League Ignite
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some injuries around the league including to stars like Brandon Ingram, Donovan Mitchell and OG. Plus, the impressive play of the Magic and the end of G League Ignite before a trip down St. Vincent-St. Mary memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 snips
Mar 20, 2024 • 48min
Must See ‘Ant-Man’ & Celtics’ Closing Time
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an interesting ending to Wolves-Nuggets, how Anthony Edwards is must watch, some updated draws for Team USA for the Olympics, the significance of the Bucks-Celtics matchup and what the Rockets’ surprising win streak means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 snips
Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 7min
Building Around Wemby, Knicks & Pels Look Strong
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Andrew Lopez to talk the challenges building around Victor Wembanyama with how good he is so early on, how Zion & the Pelicans are flying under the radar playing very well, the Knicks' insane record with OG and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2024 • 48min
Play-In Seeding Battles For Teams Like Warriors & Lakers
Podcast discusses intense playoff battles between teams like Warriors and Lakers, NBA's efforts to reduce scoring, injury updates, Cavaliers' three-point deficit, and playoff projections. Insights on defensive strategies, bold moves during finals, and competitive dynamics in basketball.