Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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

Latest Episodes:

Latest Kawhi Situation Reaction & Major NBA Board of Governors Headlines Sep 12, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some major headlines from the NBA Board of Governors meeting including All-Star Game changes, the cost of watching the games on NBA fans, Silver's highlight quote and much more. Plus, the guys talk the latest on the Kawhi situation with the Clippers before reacting to Giddey’s deal with the Bulls.

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NBA Stars Stunned In EuroBasket + Southeast Division Preview Sep 09, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild series of upsets in EuroBasket, some major star performances from the likes of Luka and Giannis and some breakout candidates to watch for in the NBA from the tournament. Then, the guys preview the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference including if this is the year for the Magic to take a major leap, what to expect in Atlanta and the state of some rebuilding teams in the division.

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Where Do The Clippers Go From Here? Steve Ballmer Sit Down Reaction Sep 05, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to react to Ramona’s sit down with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer regarding the allegations of circumventing the NBA's salary cap with Kawhi Leonard & Aspiration. The crew discusses what Pablo Torre’s report means for the Clippers moving forward and where the league goes from here. Then, we talk Cam Thomas’ interesting return to the Nets, another format change for the All-Star game and if there is anything more to LeBron’s latest commercial.

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Flagg To Play Point Guard? Rockets Ready For Finals? Southwest Division Deep Dive Sep 02, 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 the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The guys break down what to expect after a wild offseason in Dallas, if the Rockets are ready to compete for a championship, what to expect from Wemby, if Ja Morant will be back to an elite level and much more! Plus, what Thanasis Antetokounmpo returning to the Bucks means for Giannis.

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Too Reliant On Giannis? Cavs Major Injuries - Central Division Preview Aug 29, 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 the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The guys break down some major injury concerns for the Cavs, talk if the Bucks are putting too much on Giannis, if Detroit can take the next step and much more!

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Biggest Stars To Watch In EuroBasket 2025 Aug 26, 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 EuroBasket 2025 including the biggest stars to watch (like Luka, Jokic & Giannis), what teams may surprise you, some NBA players who have something to prove and much more!

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Cavs Ready For Finals Contention? + Why NBA Players Love Soccer With Larry Nance Jr. Aug 22, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into Larry’s involvement as a minority owner with Leeds United and the greater soccer community growing in the NBA.

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Ownership Update Changes Future Of Celtics & Lakers? + Heat’s Gameplan Aug 19, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics’ sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers’ sale. Then, the guys talk what approach the Heat are taking going forward as a franchise and Trae Young’s future in Atlanta.

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Re-Drafting The 2022 NBA Draft Aug 15, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more!

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Is The NBA Better With Dynasties Or Parity? Aug 12, 2025

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league.

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