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NBA on ESPN

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NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
Victor Wembanyama
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Finals
San Antonio Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers
Dallas Mavericks
Golden State Warriors
Boston Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Lebron James
Los Angeles Clippers
Detroit Pistons
James Harden
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat
Philadelphia 76ers

NBA on ESPN is your one-stop podcast feed to catch all of ESPN’s original NBA podcast titles, including The Lowe Post, Brian Windhorst and the Hoop Collective, The Woj Pod and more! You won’t miss an episode, including expanded coverage of the top events on the NBA calendar.

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Latest Episodes

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to react to the dramatic back-and-forth between Yaxel Lendeborg & Luka Doncic before diving into the Lakers’ impressive performance and the future for Kristaps Porzingis in Golden St... more

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to the Opening Night of the NBA season including Boston’s collapse in Detroit, the 76ers spoiling the Knicks’ ring night and SGA & OKC making a statement to the league against Wemby in San Ant... more

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and first time Hoop Collective guest Alan Hahn to preview the upcoming season for the Atlantic Division in the NBA. The guys tackle how the Knicks will defend their title, what reasonable expectations ... more

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to preview the upcoming season for the Southeast Division in the NBA including if the Heat have enough to contend this season, why now is the time for the Magic to step up and what teams can take a lea... more

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Recent Guests

Mat Ishbia
Owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Suns
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?
Alan Hahn
Longtime NBA reporter covering the Knicks for MSG and the NBA for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: The Hoop Collective: 76ers & Knicks BIG Expectations On Opening Night + Major Questions In Boston - Atlantic Division Preview
Tim MacMahon
ESPN NBA reporter
ESPN
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Prove-It Year For Teams In The Southeast Division + Our Win Total Draft
Chao Meng
ESPN journalist with Tencent covering the NBA in China
Tencent
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Cooper Flagg's LIMITLESS Potential & How To Build A Winner With Mavs' President Masai Ujiri
Carlos Boozer
NBA legend and member of the Utah Jazz front office
Utah Jazz
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Cooper Flagg's LIMITLESS Potential & How To Build A Winner With Mavs' President Masai Ujiri
Masai Ujiri
Mavericks president and alternate governor, and NBA champion
Dallas Mavericks
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Cooper Flagg's LIMITLESS Potential & How To Build A Winner With Mavs' President Masai Ujiri
Rafael Stone
General manager of the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Rockets’ Expectations & Mavericks Potential: Live from Media Day in Macao
Shawn Marion
Former NBA All-Star and 2011 NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Rockets’ Expectations & Mavericks Potential: Live from Media Day in Macao
Naji Marshall
Dallas Mavericks wing
Dallas Mavericks
Episode: The Hoop Collective: Rockets’ Expectations & Mavericks Potential: Live from Media Day in Macao

Host

Tim McMahon
Co-host/analyst on Hoop Collective, ESPN

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Enjoys. Podcast

    I like. To listen. To. This. Way. Cool. Super. Duper. Fun filled. Podcast. I. Feel. Like. This. Podcast. Is a. Wonderful. Podcast. For. All. Sports. Fans. I am a fan. Of. This. Podcast. And. I. Am. A. Fan. Of. NBA. Basketball. Brent. Allgire. Bellingham. Washington

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buddy. love
    United States3 years ago
  • Rating

    It’s good

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    dj Donnelle
    United States3 years ago

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Occasional banter and travel anecdotes provide lighter moments between heavy analysis.
Some episodes feel dense with financial details, which may be challenging for casual listeners.
Pitches to sponsors can highlight high-profile ownership and front-office topics fans care about.
Shows strong guest lineup delivering insider perspectives on trades and contracts.

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#148
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#41
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#45
Germany/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#91
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#196
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#9
Japan/Sports/Basketball

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The Hoop Collective: The 2026 NBA Media Day Reaction Special: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Thunder and More!
Q: What are the biggest questions facing the Spurs' starting lineup?
Michael C. Wright said the Spurs need to determine how De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper can share the floor, who starts at power forward, and how the team handles closing lineups.
The Hoop Collective: The 2026 NBA Media Day Reaction Special: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Thunder and More!
Q: How will the 76ers make their talent work together?
Dave McMenamin said Nick Nurse must blend the games of LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Brown, while managing availability and developing chemistry across different lineups.
The Hoop Collective: HUGE Growth In Australian Basketball: Breaking Down The Hoops Scene in Melbourne
Q: What do you think the Australian team is looking like for next summer?
Olgun Uluc identifies Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale as likely locks, then discusses competition for roster spots, the unresolved role of Patty Mills, and whether Bryce Cotton or Ben Simmons could fit.
The Hoop Collective: HUGE Growth In Australian Basketball: Breaking Down The Hoops Scene in Melbourne
Q: How has your experience here been so far?
Cole Anthony says Melbourne United welcomed him, he has enjoyed living in Melbourne, and the city and basketball environment have made the move a positive experience.
The Hoop Collective: Answering Your BIGGEST Questions About The NBA Right Now - From the Philippines
Q: In this new apron landscape, what would be your preferred route to building a championship contender?
Windhorst favors building through the draft, despite the difficulty and risk involved. MacMahon agrees but notes that the Thunder's success also relied on a rare trade that brought them Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and valuable draft picks.

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What is NBA on ESPN about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on high-level NBA analysis, front-office strategy, and league-wide storylines. Conversations frequently tackle contract politics, cap management, and major trades, with frequent guests providing insider perspectives on teams, ownership dynamics, and decision-making at the top of the sport. Episodes often blend technical analysis with entertaining anecdotes from travel, Summer League, and historical moments, making it a resource for listeners who want both rigorous basketball insight and industry context. Notable strengths include a roster of seasoned sports journalists and executives who bring practical POVs on roster building, finance, and governance, along with timely reactions to blockbuster moves and ownership developm... more

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1. Mat Ishbia
2. Alan Hahn
3. Tim MacMahon
4. Chao Meng
5. Carlos Boozer
6. Masai Ujiri
7. Rafael Stone
8. Shawn Marion

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