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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
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Biggest Offseason Questions With HUGE Impact Across The NBA: Giannis, LeBron, Top Pick & More
Yesterday01:21:26Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the questions that will have massive ramifications on the NBA offseason. The guys assess the two top teams going after Giannis and discuss why he is likely to be moved by the NBA Draft. Then, we tackle what is going on in Utah ahead of the draft including some significant contract negotiations and who the Jazz are looking to select. Finally, what will happen with LeBron and the Lakers and will it address the biggest issues facing the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryREACTION: Knicks are Champions! Full NBA Finals Game 5 Recap + Jalen Brunson’s HISTORIC performance
5d ago00:34:55Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Iman Shumpert to react to the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals. They discuss Jalen Brunson winning the Finals MVP, his case as the greatest Knick of all time, what’s next for the Spurs and much more. 0:00 Knicks win first championship in 53 years 3:24 Performance form Jalen Brunson 11:19 What Wemby needs to work on in offseason 14:43 Major NBA Finals drama avoided in this 17:37 Shump's 7th avenue story from Game 4 20:18 New York's masterclass in team building 26:36 Big learning experience for the Spurs 30:32 Why this title is so special for New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNBA Finals Game 5 Preview: Can The Knicks End It? Are The Spurs Done?
6d ago00:54:44Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. The guys break down if the Spurs are maintaining their belief, how Mitch Johnson can better manage Victor Wembanyama’s minutes and if they need to adjust their attack. Plus, can the Knicks close out San Antonio after the high of Game 4 and who will be the NBA Finals MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryGREATEST COMEBACK EVER!! Game 4 REACTION: Knicks’ Epic Comeback To Beat Spurs
1w ago00:31:45Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the greatest comeback in NBA Playoff history as the Knicks take down the Spurs. The guys break down how New York pulled this off, what went wrong for San Antonio and where this ranks in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummarySPECIAL EDITION: What The Knicks Mean To NYC & This Epic NBA Finals Run
1w ago01:14:55Summary readyBrian 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryGame 4 PREVIEW: Pivotal Game 4 + Wemby Becoming a Villain
1w ago00:50:34Summary readyBrian 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryGame 3 REACTION: Wemby Saves The Spurs’ Season With EPIC MSG Performance
1w ago00:25:28Summary readyBrian 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Can Spurs Make This A Series? + EPIC MSG Atmosphere
2w ago00:46:07Summary readyBrian 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryINSANE Game 2 REACTION: Knicks Take Command As Young Spurs & Wemby Collapse Late
2w ago00:24:55Summary readyBrian 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNBA Finals Game 2 Preview: Must Win For Wemby & Spurs
2w ago00:33:34Summary readyBrian 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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