Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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Can Cavs Figure It Out For Playoffs? Watch Out For Boston & Is Detroit Ready For A Finals Run? Feb 23, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder getting a shorthanded win against the Cavs including if Cleveland will be able to figure out their rotations in time to make a deep playoff run. Next, we talk about more inexplicable losses from the Wolves before diving into a tough loss for the Lakers against Boston on Pat Riley’s day in LA. Finally, we discuss if the young Pistons will be ready to win the East this season or will a potentially healthy Boston be ready soon.

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2nd MVP Straw Poll - Late Surges Enough For New MVP? + Possible Tanking Solution? Feb 20, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 2nd MVP Straw Poll of the season including some possible paths to first time winners, the brilliance of SGA and if Jokic can get enough games in. Plus, we break down some possible tanking solutions.

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Revealing The True NBA Finals Contenders + Tight NBA Awards Races & Things To Watch Down The Stretch Feb 18, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what teams in the NBA have a 5% chance to win the NBA Finals this season. Then, the guys tackle some of the tight battles for the NBA end of season awards before talking about the three things they are most excited for down the stretch of the season.

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Reaction: Wemby Leads Competition In NBA All-Star Game + Adam Silver On Tanking & Much More Feb 16, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to what became a great NBA All-Star Game including why it worked so well this year. Plus, Kawhi’s sensational performance and what the Clippers are doing going forward. Finally, we discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s extremely consequential press conference with major updates on a variety of topics like tanking and what the league may be looking into to fix it and much more.

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Windy’s Rant: Done With Tanking & More + Spurs Finishing Strong & Knicks Rollercoaster Feb 13, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss Windy’s topics that he is done discussing including tanking, the All-Star Game and more. Then, the guys tackle Kawhi’s historic year before talking the Spurs' strong finish before the break with Wemby’s epic performances. Finally, can the Knicks make a deep playoff run with their up and down play?

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Lakers Far From Contention + Are The Warriors Stuck? Tatum To Return? Feb 11, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss LeBron’s comments about how far the Lakers are from contending for a championship before discussing if the path to that goal includes LeBron. Then, we talk if the Warriors are stuck in their current position and if they will ever contend with Steph Curry again. Next, we break down the potential for a Tatum return including what impact it could have on Boston. Finally, we react to the brawl in the Pistons-Hornets game before reacting to some All-Star weekend events.

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Does Harden Make The Cavs Contenders? How Wide Open Is The East? Feb 09, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss Harden’s debut with the Cavs including how much better Cleveland can be after replacing Garland. Next, the guys talk some tanking issues around the NBA before breaking down the historic winning streak for the Hornets and a very unique weekend set of games for the Knicks. Plus, how wide open is the Eastern Conference this season? Finally, the Wolves up and down season continues with some drama around the team.

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Full NBA Trade Deadline Reaction Feb 06, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the biggest storylines and moves from this year’s NBA trade deadline. The guys talk about a unique trade with major implications as the Clippers sent Zubac to the Pacers including if this could mean the end for Kawhi in LA and some massive draft pick implications. Then, we discuss the race for lottery odds across the NBA before talking if anyone has a clue what the Bulls are doing. Plus, Giannis remains with the Bucks and Ja remains in Memphis, what is next for both of their futures? Finally, we talk if the Wolves did enough for Anthony Edwards and a Knicks homecoming deal prior to giving our final thoughts on the deadline.

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EMERGENCY POD: Mavs Trade Anthony Davis To Wizards Reaction Feb 05, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a stunning trade sending Anthony Davis from Dallas to Washington. The guys break down why this is a new approach from the Wizards, why the Mavs are clearing books for Cooper Flagg and talk how this trade is an admission of defeat on the Luka trade.

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Reaction to Blockbuster NBA Trades: Harden To Cleveland, Jaren Jackson Jr. To Utah & More! Feb 04, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild day of NBA trades including the blockbuster deal sending James Harden to the Cavs and Darius Garland to the Clippers. Next, the guys break down Jaren Jackson Jr. getting traded to Utah, discussing what it means for the future of the Jazz and what it may signal for Ja Morant’s future in Memphis. Then, we tackle an interesting set of moves by the Bulls and wonder what the vision is moving forward. Finally, will Minnesota get better this week or are they in a money saving mode?

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