Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Kevin Pelton to talk the NBA Draft prospects you need to be watching this March as you fill out your brackets for the NCAA Tournament including Cooper Flagg’s ceiling, Kon Knueppel’s All-Star potential, some players who could become stars and who you will be hearing more from soon. 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 Warriors’ substantial improvement after the Jimmy Butler trade, if they are legit contenders, the Rockets’ improvement of late including if their young talent has superstar potential, the potential for the Mavs to have to forfeit games and Tony Allen’s jersey retirement in Memphis. 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 significance of the Thunder downing the Celtics, if those two teams are the favorites for the NBA Finals, a huge game-winner for the Knicks, interesting comments from Mikal Bridges on the minutes for starters, some NBA Player Participation Policy fines and what the future holds in Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop CollectiveBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The serious issues the Dallas Mavericks are suffering because of injuries. The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.The competition for MVP is a 2 way race. The guys discuss who has an edge. Plus we preview OKC vs Celtics. The chances of the Timberwolves to make the playoffs. And how the Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler was a disaster for the Heat.Plus a new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show.0:20 Intro2:10  Dallas Mavericks personal issues05:06 Nuggets vs Thunder rematch06:32 The  new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show.8:50 The Race for MVP between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander16:44 The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.22:11 Potential Finals Preview Celtics vs Thunder34:14 can the Minnesota Timberwolves sneak into the playoffs ?39:46 The struggles of the Miami Heat since the Jimmy Butler trade46:30 What should the Bontemps Pigeon be named ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin discuss the Celtics victory over the Lakers on Saturday Night. Plus the dominating victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets. The Collective give us an update on Lebron James and Jalen Brunson's injury.Plus the “hottest” topic in the NBA: The meeting between Larry David and Dave McMenamin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference including if the Bucks have a chance to take down the Celtics or Cavs. Plus, an update on the NBA Draft Lottery standings and what to watch for as the season progresses. Then, the guys tackle the struggles for Memphis of late and what that means for the team going forward. 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 impact of Kyrie Irving’s injury in Dallas, why this season is one of the biggest disasters in NBA history for the Mavs, the Suns’ struggles including a major concern, if Portland can make the NBA Playoffs and if the Lakers can keep up this hot streak. 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 big matchup between Nuggets & Celtics, why Denver is not as much of threat to Boston this year, the Cavs’ huge win over the Celtics, the impact of Jalen Suggs’ injury on the Magic, Ant Edwards’ technical foul suspension and award ‘Cojones Factor Player of the Month’ for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Western Conference, break down an interesting statement from Gregg Popovich and preview a potentially telling matchup between the Cavs & Celtics. Then, renowned journalist & author Armen Keteyian joins to talk his new book 'Legends and Soles: The Memoir of an American Original' on the legendary Sonny Vaccaro including some wild stories about LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavs as a Laker, the 76ers’ season continuing to go downhill, why the future is a concern for the Suns, a historic turnaround for Detroit, a wild comeback for Minnesota over OKC and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices