Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 2nd MVP Straw Poll of the season including some possible paths to first time winners, the brilliance of SGA and if Jokic can get enough games in. Plus, we break down some possible tanking solutions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what teams in the NBA have a 5% chance to win the NBA Finals this season. Then, the guys tackle some of the tight battles for the NBA end of season awards before talking about the three things they are most excited for down the stretch of the season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to what became a great NBA All-Star Game including why it worked so well this year. Plus, Kawhi’s sensational performance and what the Clippers are doing going forward. Finally, we discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s extremely consequential press conference with major updates on a variety of topics like tanking and...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss Windy’s topics that he is done discussing including tanking, the All-Star Game and more. Then, the guys tackle Kawhi’s historic year before talking the Spurs' strong finish before the break with Wemby’s epic performances. Finally, can the Knicks make a deep playoff run with their up and down play? Learn more about...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss LeBron’s comments about how far the Lakers are from contending for a championship before discussing if the path to that goal includes LeBron. Then, we talk if the Warriors are stuck in their current position and if they will ever contend with Steph Curry again. Next, we break down the potential for a Tatum return...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss Harden’s debut with the Cavs including how much better Cleveland can be after replacing Garland. Next, the guys talk some tanking issues around the NBA before breaking down the historic winning streak for the Hornets and a very unique weekend set of games for the Knicks. Plus, how wide open is the Eastern Conference this...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the biggest storylines and moves from this year’s NBA trade deadline. The guys talk about a unique trade with major implications as the Clippers sent Zubac to the Pacers including if this could mean the end for Kawhi in LA and some massive draft pick implications. Then, we discuss the race for lottery odds...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a stunning trade sending Anthony Davis from Dallas to Washington. The guys break down why this is a new approach from the Wizards, why the Mavs are clearing books for Cooper Flagg and talk how this trade is an admission of defeat on the Luka trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild day of NBA trades including the blockbuster deal sending James Harden to the Cavs and Darius Garland to the Clippers. Next, the guys break down Jaren Jackson Jr. getting traded to Utah, discussing what it means for the future of the Jazz and what it may signal for Ja Morant’s future in Memphis. Then, we tackle an...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Hornets’ hot play, a huge shooting night including an MVP level performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to power OKC over the Nuggets. Then, the guys talk about a big night at MSG where the Knicks showed the promise of their roster ahead of the trade deadline continuing their strong play of late. Next we break down...