Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Podcast
1) Any Solution For NBA Tanking? + Ja Morant’s Trade Market
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the state of tanking in the modern NBA including some of the measures certain teams are taking and how the league can fi...Show More
2) Trae Young Trade Reaction, End of a Dynasty For Warriors? & Sacramento Finds a Plan
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to break down the Trae Young trade for both Washington and Atlanta with some details that are not getting enough attention. Then, ...Show More
3) Best Spot For Trae Young + Knicks & Thunder Struggles
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down Trae Young and the Hawks working together on a potential trade including the best landing spot at the moment. Then the g...Show More
4) Celtics & 76ers Major Contenders in East? + Surprising Suns & OKC’s Quest For 70
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Suns continuing to exceed expectations this season and if the Thunder still have a chance to reach 70 wins. Then, the crew...Show More
5) The Best Player Of The Year - Our 2025 Baller d'Or Award Show
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to give out their Baller d'Or winner, our award for the best basketball player of the calendar year inspired by the Ballon d'Or in soc...Show More
6) Jokic Injury Impact + LeBron No All-Star Selection Possible? & Knicks New Depth
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss what Jokic’s injury means for the Nuggets in the Western Conference and how it could impact the MVP with the minimum game r...Show More
Jokic Injury Impact + LeBron No All-Star Selection Possible? & Knicks New Depth
52:09 | Dec 31st, 2025
7) Big Changes Needed For Hawks & Trae Young? + AD Trade Possibilities & Clippers Improvement
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Hawks’ struggles since Trae Young’s return including if it is time for Atlanta to move on from Trae and the potential s...Show More
Big Changes Needed For Hawks & Trae Young? + AD Trade Possibilities & Clippers Improvement
1:10:09 | Dec 29th, 2025
8) Spurs Officially Contenders? Concern For OKC? - Wild Christmas Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to another huge win for the Spurs over the Thunder. The guys discuss if San Antonio’s 3-0 record versus the defending champs ...Show More
9) NBA To Fix Tanking? Celtics Most Intriguing Team in NBA? + Draymond Drama Continues
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the NBA brainstorming measures to combat tanking including how viable various solutions are to actually be put into place. ...Show More
NBA To Fix Tanking? Celtics Most Intriguing Team in NBA? + Draymond Drama Continues
59:03 | Dec 24th, 2025
10) Can Cavs Turn It Around? NBA Officiating Drama Explained + OKC Stumbles
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Cavs’ ongoing struggles including what, if anything, they can do to turn their season around. Plus, the guys explain some ...Show More