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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
NBA Playoffs
Victor Wembanyama
Indiana Pacers
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Finals
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Golden State Warriors
San Antonio Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton
Denver Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks
Boston Celtics
Lebron James
Knicks
Detroit Pistons

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

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Latest Episodes

Brian 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 Tre... more

Brian 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 rea... more

Brian 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 expectati... more

Brian 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 exten... more

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Bobby Marks
Front office insider
ESPN / front office insider
Episode: 🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨 Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown To 76ers In A Shocking Move
Dusty May
Basketball coach, University of Florida (Florida Atlantic)
University/FAU
Episode: REACTION: Biggest Takeaways From Round 1 Of The 2026 NBA Draft
Fran Fraschilla
Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst and draft expert
ESPN
Episode: NBA Draft Preview: Explaining Why This Year Is Historic + Major Lottery Drama To Watch For
Mike Breen
Voice of ESPN/ABC and Knicks broadcaster on MSG
ESPN/ABC, New York Knicks broadcast team
Episode: Mike Breen Talks Why The Knicks Have Captivated NYC + Major Offseason Changes Coming In Western Conference
Ben McMahon
New York native, ESPN basketball analyst
ESPN
Episode: Game 4 PREVIEW: Pivotal Game 4 + Wemby Becoming a Villain
Stephen A. Smith
Media personality providing commentary and analysis
ESPN
Episode: INSANE Game 2 REACTION: Knicks Take Command As Young Spurs & Wemby Collapse Late
Rick Brunson
Knicks coach/assistant
New York Knicks
Episode: Wemby Ejected In Huge Wolves' Win, Historic Run For Knicks + Draft Lottery Winners & Losers
Timothy Bontemps
Senior NBA writer at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Epic First Round Continues: Wolves Stun Nuggets, 76ers-Celtics Game 7 + Knicks History
Vinny Goodwill
ESPN NBA Insider, joined from Atlanta
ESPN
Episode: Panic Time For Knicks & Nuggets?? MAJOR Injury Updates & More Foul Drama With Thunder

Hosts

Tim Bontemps
Co-host/Analyst on The Hoop Collective; ESPN
Brian Windhorst
Host of The Hoop Collective; ESPN NBA insider

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 8.7k ratings
  • SWB Apology

    I owe the SWB a deep and sincere apology. I never realized how much he held this podcast together.

    Vince Goodwill is an awful fit for Hoop Collective. Every discussion gets hijacked into a forced hot take, he argues for the sake of arguing, “sources” feel and sound as if they are his twitter, and he strips all the nuance out of what used to be one of the smartest NBA podcasts around. This isn’t First Take—or at least it never used to be… Windy and MacMahon tee him up with easy layups, and someh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Audi_Charles
    United States7 days ago
  • Bontemp will be missed!

    Have a great career Bontemp!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VsDavid39
    United States9 days ago
  • Great show

    Never had a problem with Bontemps, don’t know why he got so much hate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRB_64
    United States9 days ago
  • Essential for Basketball Lovers

    Love this pod. As someone who lives in the UK and can’t watch most games, I go to this pod to get an overview of what is happening in the league. Great chemistry between the three hosts, hopefully Bontemps isn’t leaving the show…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1096OTO
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Not Vince

    It’s fine people hated Tim but Vince is one of the most miserable humans on the planet can’t stand having to listen to him

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lilginmt
    United States18 days ago

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Some listeners criticize interruptions and host banter as overpowering at times.

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FULL NBA Finals Preview & Predictions: Everything You Need To Know For Knicks VS. Spurs
Q: How do the Knicks and Spurs approach winning this series given their different styles?
The group discusses leveraging pace, energy, and defense to disrupt the opponent, noting the Knicks' speed and the Spurs' depth and athleticism, while also acknowledging Victor Wembanyama's transformative impact and the need to manage his minutes and fatigue.
Never Overreact To Game 1: Wolves Shock Spurs + Knicks, Pistons, Thunder Handle Business
Q: What grade did the guests give to the Thunder's performance in game one?
They described it as a C- game for Shea, with Holmgren the standout, and overall noted the Thunder played mediocre but managed to win by a comfortable margin.
Rock Bottom For Tanking? + Major Playoff Seeding Drama In Final Weekend & A Special Guest
Q: What happened with the Kings' tanking situation and how does that affect the league view of tanking?
The hosts discuss the Kings' investigation into tanking as a focal point, arguing it represents a broader issue in the league and highlighting how media coverage can amplify perceived wrongdoings while acknowledging that investigations occasionally reveal more context.
Time For Bucks To Trade Giannis? Tough Decisions For Curry & Warriors + Former NBA Star Joakim Noah Joins!
Q: What are you looking to share with the people who are watching?
Joakim expresses that he aims to have deeper conversations with youth about basketball culture as they all share the same dream of making it to the NBA, regardless of their background.
Lakers Need To Make A Move? + Teams To Watch At Deadline & OKC’s Historic Chase
Q: Of the guys who are available, who are now tradeable on Monday, who else is on your short list to watch?
Tyus Jones is on the short list to watch, especially with the emergence of Anthony Black in Orlando.

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This show focuses on breaking down NBA action with a veteran ESPN-insider team that blends on-court analysis, strategic breakdown, and banter. Episodes skew heavily toward playoff narratives, young stars, front-office moves, and how teams adjust from game to game, often weaving in behind-the-scenes context and occasional travel or production chatter. A standout is the mix of deep tactical insight and personal chemistry among hosts, which helps listeners follow complex series and player developments while staying entertained. The format tends to feature a steady rotation of longtime reporters and industry insiders, making it likely to appeal to hardcore basketball fans who want both depth and personality in a single discussion. Noteworthy is... more

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2. Dusty May
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