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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Worried About Warriors? Detroit To Make a Move? + Knicks Stepping Up & Flagg’s Future Nov 07, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and Vincent Goodwill to talk Russell Westbrook’s turn back the clock night, if the Warriors’ early season injuries are a concern for the aging team, the sustainability of the Knicks finding their stride and how wide open the Eastern Conference is. Plus, could Detroit be a potential buyer at the deadline and are the Mavs hurting Cooper Flagg’s development with the squad’s current structure? All that and some bonus storytimes.

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Wemby Challenged, Cavs Getting Healthy, Latest on Ja & Surprising Jazz Nov 05, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Victor Wembanyama looking to bounce back in a big matchup with the Lakers, LA’s surprising start despite injuries, the Cavs getting healthier, the Rockets high powered offense, the latest on Ja Morant’s future in Memphis and the surprising start to the season for the Jazz.

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Ja Morant's Uncertain Future + Disaster For Pelicans & Heat/Mavs’ Offensive Spotlight Nov 03, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Ja Morant’s suspension and his future in Memphis before diving into the Lakers’ strong start and the Heat’s change in offensive approach. Plus, the Pelicans disastrous start to the season, the Thunder’s historic start, the Mavs’ offense struggling and reaction to our voicemail line.

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Most Surprising Starts To The Season + NBA Cup Preview Oct 31, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the start of the NBA Cup before diving into some of the most surprising starts to the NBA season. The guys tackle the Bulls’ incredible start, the Hawks and Magic struggling, the best backcourt in basketball, Austin Reaves’ incredible run and much more.

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Expert Lawyer Explains NBA Gambling Scandal Oct 29, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and current partner in Pryor Cashman & former SDNY Complex Frauds & Cybercrime Chief Katherine Reilly to break down the NBA’s gambling scandal. The crew tackles how this case moves forward, why the NBA cleared Rozier, how strong the case is for each of the two indictments, why Billups was only fully listed in one indictment and much more.

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Biggest Takeaways From NBA Opening Week Oct 27, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some of the most interesting results from the NBA’s opening week of action. The guys break down some notable injuries, expectations for Cooper Flagg, some insane scoring outbursts, the future of tanking, if Celtics fans should be worried and much more.

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NBA Gambling Scandal Breakdown + Wemby’s MVP Level & Other Wild Performances Oct 24, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the impact around the league following the news of the arrests made in connection to the FBI's gambling inquiries involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones. Then, the guys tackle Victor Wembanyama’s sensational season opener for the Spurs before talking an underrated aspect of San Antonio's victory. Plus, a sensational night for the 76ers’ guards, Embiid’s health concerns, the Knicks strong start and much reaction to the biggest moments to the start of the NBA season.

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Concern For Knicks? 76ers Healthy? + Huge Lesson From Rookie Extensions Oct 22, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vincent Goodwill and Bobby Marks to discuss the impact of some extensions around the league before discussing the significance of the injuries on the Knicks and if the 76ers are healthier than expected. Then, Cavs center Jarrett Allen joins the show to discuss the outlook for the upcoming season in Cleveland, the NBA’s movement back to an emphasis on size, his unique wedding dance and more.

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A Star Prospects Debut & Some Potential Bounce Backs? Oct 20, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the impressive unofficial debut from AJ Dybantsa at BYU, Joel Embiid’s return & what reasonable expectations are for the 76ers, how concerning Memphis’ injuries are, the latest additions to the Kings’ roster and the likelihood of the title defense for the Thunder.

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NBA’s International Future & Western Conference Tiers Oct 17, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the future of the NBA's international business before breaking down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams and lottery teams. Plus, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations James Jones joins the show to discuss the responsibilities that we don’t see in his role.

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