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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SPECIAL EDITION: What The Knicks Mean To NYC & This Epic NBA Finals Run Jun 10, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from Gotham Comedy Club in NYC to talk about the importance of the Knicks to the city and break down this epic NBA Finals battle with the Spurs with some special guests. First, legendary Knicks’ PA announcer Mike Walczewski joins us with his famous voice to talk what this run has meant to him and how he got into his role. Then, former Knick, NBA Champion and current ESPNer Iman Shumpert joins us to talk about his time with the Knicks, Linsanity, this series and what basketball is like in NYC. Finally, we are joined by Michael C. Wright and Vince Goodwill to get special insight behind the curtain for both of these teams in the NBA Finals.

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Game 4 PREVIEW: Pivotal Game 4 + Wemby Becoming a Villain Jun 10, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the biggest keys for each team, Wemby becoming a villain, potential Knicks lineup changes, and the latest on the Giannis trade market.

0:00 Welcome to The Hoop Collective!

1:00 Pivotal Game 4 coming at MSG

2:50 Wemby embracing being the villain at MSG

12:50 Knicks need to get back to their ball movement

20:40 Windy Storytime: Mike Brown offenses

22:40 Do the Knicks need a change in their starting lineup?

26:55 Biggest keys to Game 4 of the NBA Finals

33:15 Will the Bucks move Giannis leading up to the draft?

39:10 What other teams could get involved in Giannis Talks?

46:45 Excitement for our Gotham Comedy Club live show

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Game 3 REACTION: Wemby Saves The Spurs’ Season With EPIC MSG Performance Jun 09, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react from MSG to Victor Wembanyama’s epic performance to save the Spurs’ season. The guys break down if he can keep this up, how the Knicks can bounce back in Game 4 and where the series goes from here.

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NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Can Spurs Make This A Series? + EPIC MSG Atmosphere Jun 08, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down if the Spurs have any chance to make this a series, the outstanding play of Karl-Anthony Towns, some wild memories with legendary Knicks fans, expectations for the insane atmosphere at MSG and what we expect from this game.

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INSANE Game 2 REACTION: Knicks Take Command As Young Spurs & Wemby Collapse Late Jun 06, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon, Iman Shumpert and special guest Stephen A. Smith to react on the court to the Spurs’ epic collapse to give the Knicks a huge win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The guys break down Wemby’s disastrous end to the game, the chaos that is to come at MSG and much more.

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NBA Finals Game 2 Preview: Must Win For Wemby & Spurs Jun 05, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the key storylines to watch for in Game 2 of the NBA Finals including Victor Wembanyama’s energy, the Knicks’ defensive strategy and what players need more minutes. But first, MacMahon walks us through his unique experience with the Spurs’ fanbase ‘The Jackals’ and Wemby’s heavy involvement/communication with the group.

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REACTION: Knicks Win EPIC NBA Finals Game 1 Over Spurs Jun 04, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react on the court to a crazy NBA Finals Game 1. The guys tackle Brunson’s toughness, an amazing game from KAT, Wemby looking tired and the keys to the rest of the series. Plus, some special ideas for Stephen A. and 7th Avenue.

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FULL NBA Finals Preview & Predictions: Everything You Need To Know For Knicks VS. Spurs Jun 03, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from podcast row at the NBA Finals to preview everything you need to know for the series between the Knicks and Spurs. The guys talk Mitchell Robinson’s injury, how New York will deal with Wemby, our keys & predictions and much more.

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REACTION: Spurs Advance to The Finals May 31, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon reacting to the Spurs' Game 7 win in OKC. They discuss Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance over Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s best game of the series. Then, the crew previews an NBA Cup rematch in The Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. Plus, some thoughts on the Thunder's offseason and potential roster changes.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 (4-3)

10:55 Chet Holmgren: 33 Min, 4 Points, 4 Rebounds

20:25 Spurs Advance To The Finals

30:25 Previewing The NBA Finals: NBA Cup Rematch

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Huge Response From Wemby & Spurs Forces Game 7 In OKC + Big Knicks Injury Update May 29, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs forcing a Game 7 with a dominant performance in Game 6 over the Thunder. We break down how Victor Wembanyama set the tone early, the up and down play in this series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s struggles and the huge run that decided the game. Then, the crew previews what to expect in a huge Game 7 before talking a significant injury to Mitchell Robinson for the Knicks. Finally, we tackle the NBA’s now approved draft lottery reform including the potential pros and cons.

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