Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Luka Doncic Laker debut and what the outcome for the Lakers will be with Luka in the lineup. Plus fans in Dallas are showing their discontent with Mavs ownership.Jimmy Butler is fitting in great with the Golden State Warriors and is creating a nice partnership with Steph Curry. And Alex Rodriguez is close to becoming the newest owner of an NBA team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, NBA star James Harden, known for his scoring prowess and playmaking with the Clippers, shares insights on the significant impact of Anthony Davis’s injury on the Mavericks' playoff hopes. The conversation touches on the challenges of navigating team dynamics and bold quotes from Dallas ownership. Harden also reflects on the trade turmoil involving the Lakers and the Blazers' surprising resurgence, while highlighting the unpredictable nature of injuries in shaping team futures.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to everything you need to know from an eventful trade deadline including the issues brewing in Phoenix, if that could lead to Kevin Durant & Devin Booker on the move this summer, the Lakers getting Luka a big man in Mark Williams, a historically unique time for Dallas, the Raptors getting Brandon Ingram, the Cavs taking a swing and more. Plus, we hand out the Cojones Factor Player Of The Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest blockbuster NBA trade sending Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a protected 1st-round pick. The guys then talk if this makes the Warriors a contender, how a Kevin Durant trade almost happened, what Miami’s future looks like and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to talk a unique trade that the shocking Luka blockbuster reminded them of, if Luka’s future is in LA and how the Lakers can build around him. Then, the guys talk why the Warriors and Suns are getting a lot of deadline attention before diving into some other teams you should be watching closely in addition to some moves that could be coming this summer. Plus, Bobby’s experience at Kim Kardashian’s wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest trade in the NBA involving the Kings, Spurs & Bulls centered around De'Aaron Fox & Zach LaVine. The guys talk the winners & losers of the deal before ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins to talk about how some of the historical LA superstar trades that almost happened helped the Lakers to get Luka Doncic this time. Then, the guys talk Mavs GM Nico Harrison’s unique press conference about the blockbuster trade before breaking down where Dallas goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to one of the biggest trades in NBA history sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks in a three-team blockbuster. The guys tackle what this means going forward, how this came to be and why it went through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Nuggets’ struggles of late including an interesting lineup decision, the 76ers turning things around, Bronny getting some rotational minutes, Wemby & Zubac getting into it, why people should not forget about the Clippers with Kawhi back, a potential flaw for the Thunder and a huge win for the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Shams Charania’s report that the Kings are open to talks for a potential De'Aaron Fox trade including what teams could potentially be interested. Plus, the Knicks start to hit their stride as the Celtics struggles of the last month continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ recent resurgence & what this means for the team going forward, if we should be concerned about the Cavs’ recent slump, if Houston should be capitalizing on a chance to contend this season, why the Bulls should avoid a potentially disastrous move and some major takeaways from Windy’s time in Paris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices