Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

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Summer League Debuts, Huge Salary Cap Development + Kyrie’s Future Jul 07, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the summer league debuts for Ace Bailey vs. V. J. Edgecombe including some impressive flashes and where there is still a lot of room for growth before talking if the Lakers should be concerned about Knecht’s struggles. Then, the guys talk why Valanciunas’ deal with Denver has slowed, the most interesting players still available, Kyrie’s interesting comments and why the NBA cap had a massive change for the league.

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Lakers get their center. Knicks get their coach. Beal wants out of Phoenix Jul 04, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the latest NBA Offseason Shake-Up's.
Lakers lock in their center with Deandre Ayton
Knicks bring in Mike Brown as head coach
Bradley Beal wants out of Phoenix

2:01 Lakers get the center that they wanted

11:38 The Knicks hire Mike Brown as their new head coach

27:20 Bradley Beal in serious buyout discussions out of Phoenix

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Will Bucks’ Shocking Moves Keep Giannis? + JJJ’s Injury & Knicks’ FA Reaction Jul 02, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the shocking news of the Bucks waiving Dame Lillard to sign Myles Turner from the Pacers. The guys talk what this means for the future of Milwaukee including if it could help keep Giannis before talking how painful this move is for Indiana. Then, the crew discusses another sad injury for Memphis to Jaren Jackson Jr. after his huge new contract, some nice bench depth signings for the Knicks, SGA’s historic new deal with OKC and more.

Vegas Summer League Live Show Link:

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Biggest Winners & Losers of Free Agency Day 1 Jul 01, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the winners & losers of the first day of NBA free agency. The guys break down the Lakers' inability to find a center, Boston’s continued deconstruction, a big day for Atlanta, some financial moves from Cleveland, a new direction for Memphis, a big trade in Denver and a massive summer for the Rockets continuing.

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LeBron’s Future Uncertain? + Dangers Of Overspending In Free Agency Jun 30, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss LeBron opting in with the Lakers including the fascinating statement that went with it. Then, the guys talk a few teams who spent big in Minnesota & Houston discussing the dangers of overspending with the extra restrictions in the modern NBA. Plus, what does the future hold for Deandre Ayton and more.

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NBA Draft Round 1 Reaction Jun 26, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Round 1 of the NBA Draft including an interesting move by Utah with Ace Bailey, some surprising moves from the Pelicans & Blazers, the Nets’ record pick total, what to make of the strangest decisions of the night and more.

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Analyzing The NBA Draft’s Top Prospects + Reacting To Celtics’ Trades Jun 25, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Boston Celtics moving on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in two trades involving the Blazers and the Nets & Hawks. The guys talk about the impact of these deals and what it means going forward around the league. Then, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony joins to help us analyze the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft including what makes Cooper Flagg so special and why the draft intrigue starts with the 3rd pick. Plus, why Kyrie Irving declining his player option is good for the Mavs.

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NBA Finals Game 7 Reaction: Thunder Win It All Jun 23, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert along with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react live on the Paycom Center floor to the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. The guys tackle what this means for OKC going forward, the type of run the Thunder could go on, SGA’s historic year, Tyrese Haliburton’s tragic injury and more.

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Emergency Pod: Kevin Durant Trade Reaction Jun 22, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Kevin Durant getting traded from the Suns to Houston. The guys break down what this return means for the Suns’ future, how this fit could work out for the Rockets and how Houston’s future is now set up moving forward.

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NBA Finals Game 7 Preview Jun 22, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys break down their expectations for the game, what history tells us about how the game may be played and what this game means for the futures of both franchises.

Live Show Link:

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