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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Hosted by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst · EN
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
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10 Biggest Questions For The 2027 NBA Offseason
4d ago00:47:37Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down the biggest questions of the 2027 offseason including why it could be a huge summer for the Nuggets & Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry & the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMost Interesting NBA Trades That Never Happened
1w ago00:44:42Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trades in NBA history that never came to fruition. The guys tackle everything from Chris Paul to the Lakers, Melo to the Nets, Kobe leaving LA and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA Unique Situation For 76ers + What Do Teams Who Missed Out On LeBron Do Now?
2w ago01:01:31Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to explain why LeBron James joining the 76ers is a truly one of a kind situation and break down who will need to sacrifice the most in order to make it work in Philadelphia. Then, we discuss if Steph Curry could have a future outside of Golden State now that the Warriors have missed out on LeBron before talking about what the other teams who missed out on LeBron can do from here. Finally, we illustrate how the Thunder put the Nuggets in a difficult position and if Jokic may not stay in Denver forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryEMERGENCY POD: LeBron Signs With 76ers Reaction
2w ago00:31:54Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option. The guys break down how LeBron fits with the 76ers, if a title is possible this year and what this means for the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryBiggest NBA Offseason Winners & Losers + A Major Update On NBA Ownership
2w ago01:02:22Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to talk about the biggest winners and losers of the NBA offseason. The guys break down why there were some interesting moves, some surprising decisions and unique trends creating the best & worst offseasons. Finally, we talk two of Brian’s favorite stories from the week including a fascinating update on the future of the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryExplaining OKC’s Lu Dort Trade To The Hawks: Watch Out For Atlanta? + Summer Extensions You Need To Be Watching
3w ago00:47:04Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Vince Goodwill to react to the Thunder’s interesting deal sending Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team trade with Dallas. The guys break down why OKC would do this, what it means for the Thunder’s future, if Atlanta should be a team to watch and why this could work out for the Mavs. Plus, could the future include more movement for Jonathan Kuminga? Finally, we talk about two players you need to keep an eye this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryAre Big Changes Brewing In Portland? Gary Trent Jr. Investigation + Latest LeBron Updates
3w ago01:02:33Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to interesting reporting from Portland and commentary from Adam Silver’s press conference as it relates to the future of the Blazers before talking the league’s investigation into the Gary Trent Jr. contract with the Bucks. Then ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins from Fanatics Fest to break down what we learned from LeBron James’ various appearances today, discuss when we will get his decision and some interesting stories from his Heat days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryShocking Contracts: Wemby Gives Back Money To Help Spurs Pursue Titles + Bucks’ Bold Deal
4w ago00:49:35Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s decision to give back some money on his extension to help the Spurs’ pursuit of titles. The guys break down how this could help San Antonio before talking the strong reaction against this from the NBPA and if this could be the start of a trend. Next, we discuss why the Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. contract is getting an interesting response around the league. Then, we tackle the Bam Adebayo & Tyler Herro altercation including the back and forth with Udonis Haslem & Draymond Green. Finally, we discuss some of the biggest standouts from the NBA Summer League so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryKawhi Trade On Pause: What Does This Mean For Clippers & Raptors? + Blockbuster Top Pick Battle
4w ago00:59:40Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to react to the Kawhi trade to the Raptors getting put on hold due to the Clippers investigation. The guys break down what this may mean about the potential punishments, if expectations are for the trade to still happen and what information was had on both sides. Then, we run through some wild Pat Riley stories before talking an interesting trend with elite talent of the 2028 NBA draft class. Finally, we react to the blockbuster battle between the top picks of AJ Dybantsa & Darryn Peterson in Summer League including what we learned about each player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryHuge Announcement! + Big Mitchell Extension For Cavs & Brad Stevens Talks Brown Trade
Jul 800:57:07Summary readyBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and newly special guest Tim Bontemps to congratulate him on his exciting new role with the Atlanta Hawks and thank him for all he has done for the show. Then, we break down Donovan Mitchell’s big extension for the Cavs and discuss if the money will make sense for Cleveland moving forward. Plus, does this impact the likelihood LeBron returns? Next, we react to Brad Stevens’ press conference responding to the Jaylen Brown trade including how we feel about the rationale they presented. Finally, our crew discusses the incredible performances for Darryn Peterson in Summer League before previewing the blockbuster battle between Peterson and Dybantsa on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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