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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Major Wemby Disappointment: Thunder Take 3-2 Lead Over Spurs In Pivotal Game 5 May 27, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder’s big Game 5 win over the Spurs. The guys break down SGA’s statement game, OKC’s role players stepping up, Wemby’s struggles and much more. Then, we tackle the fallout of the Cavs loss on the season before diving into a massive trade that could be looming and entertain the possibility of a LeBron return.

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REACTION: Knicks’ HISTORIC Run To The NBA Finals May 26, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Knicks completing their continually epic run to the NBA Finals with a sweep of the Cavs. New York rode another massive avalanche in a statement game to down Cleveland. Is this Knicks’ best chance at a title?

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Wemby & Spurs Dominate The Thunder + Knicks On The Brink Of Historic Finals Run & All-NBA Selections May 25, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs’ domination of the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys break down why injuries are very concerning for OKC, how San Antonio came out with the right intensity and the keys to the series moving forward. Then, we discuss how the Knicks' amazing playoff run has continued against the Cavs including why a short series could be massive for New York. Finally, we react to the All-NBA selections for this season with discussions on some of the controversial picks.

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Can Knicks Sweep The Cavs? + Injuries Putting Spurs In BIG Trouble vs. OKC May 22, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead with a convincing win at MSG including if New York can go for a sweep in Cleveland and what the Cavs need to do to get back in the series. Then, the guys discuss some major injuries in the Spurs-Thunder series before talking some key adjustments to watch out for from both teams in Game 3.

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Knicks Historic Comeback Reaction + How Can OKC Recover vs. Spurs? & Kidd Out In Dallas May 20, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks historic comeback at MSG against the Cavs. The guys break down the epic collapse from Cleveland and how both teams will respond & adjust moving forward. Next, we tackle how the Thunder can step up to the Spurs in Game 2, after San Antonio landed a haymaker in Game 1. Finally, we react to the big news from the Mavs that Jason Kidd is out in Dallas before discussing where the team may go with the coaching search.

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EMERGENCY REACTION: Wembanyama’s HUGE Statement in Instant Classic Game 1 May 19, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Spurs’ epic defeat of the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals 122-115 in 2OT. The guys break down the history of what Victor Wembanyama just did, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC can counter and the significance of the incredible performance we just saw.

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Donovan Mitchell’s Career Moment + Full Conference Finals Previews & SGA’s Historic MVP May 18, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Cavs’ huge Game 7 win over the Pistons in Detroit including why this was the most important win in Donovan Mitchell’s career. Then, the guys preview the matchup between Cleveland and New York in the Eastern Conference Finals. Next, we break down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP award and talk if that could give Victor Wembanyama extra motivation in the Western Conference Finals. Finally, we talk about how this WCF series between the Spurs & Thunder could be an all-time series.

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Major Conference Semifinal Controversy + Previewing Two Massive Game 6’s May 15, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the controversial ending to Game 5 in Cleveland where the Pistons were on the wrong end of a no call before diving into the keys you need to watch out for in Game 6. Is it time for Detroit to bench Jalen Duren? Plus, we tackle a big close out challenge for the young Spurs in Minnesota and look ahead to see if San Antonio has a legitimate chance at title contention. Next, we react to some of the key storylines coming from the NBA Draft Combine including if the Jazz may try to move up to draft AJ Dybantsa and where the tiers of this draft fall off. Finally, with an uncertain future in Philadelphia, how challenging will it be to build around the 76ers’ young core considering the amount of salary invested in aging players.

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Statement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers May 13, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s statement response for the Spurs in the Game 5 win over the Wolves including talking if San Antonio can close out Minnesota in Game 6. Then, the guys talk about a historic performance from Donovan Mitchell to tie the series with the Pistons at 2 before giving big keys for Game 5 in Detroit. Next, we discuss the Thunder’s dominant sweep of LA prior to breaking down a major offseason for the Lakers with the future for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Finally, we dissect how the news from Philadelphia that Daryl Morey out as 76ers president of basketball operations will impact the franchise moving forward before honoring the passing of two members of the NBA family.

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Wemby Ejected In Huge Wolves' Win, Historic Run For Knicks + Draft Lottery Winners & Losers May 11, 2026

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in the Wolves’ Game 4 win. The guys tackle the ejection, what it means for the Spurs and what to expect moving forward with the series tied 2-2. Then, the guys break down the Knicks dominant series against the 76ers including if New York is now the favorites in the East and a legitimate title contender. Finally, we run through the biggest winners and losers from the NBA Draft Lottery.

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