Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of Mark Cuban selling his majority stake in the Mavs, why Nikola Jokić may be better than he was last season and we discuss if Zion is finding his footing. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of the Month is awarded for November.   Live Show Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/windyhoopvegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk the final night of group play in the In-Season Tournament including some surprising finishes. Plus, the guys discuss some of the league's statistical anomalies and whether they'll hold up including some shocking starts to the season and some concerningly sluggish ones.   Live Show Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/windyhoopvegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the streaking Suns, why the Knicks are still a piece away from true contention, how the Bucks are in some ways what we expected & where they need to upgrade and the timeline for the white-hot Magic & what that could mean for this team. Plus, the guys preview the path to the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals for a variety of teams in contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner to talk the Rockets’ surprising start, ESPN’s Andrew Lopez to break down state of the Spurs & Pelicans, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk to let us know if the Clippers are starting to figure things out, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to assess where the 2021 NBA Draft Class stands today, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin to discuss the Lakers finding their footing, ESPN’s Jamal Collier to discuss if it is time for the Bulls to start fresh, ESPN’s Kendra Andrews & Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to let us know where the Warriors need to improve and more! Plus, a surprise guest to trick some of the group. For tickets to our live show please use the link below: https://bit.ly/windyhoopvegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to assess the start to the season for some of the highest profile rookies in the NBA including a huge game from Chet, if Wemby’s inconsistency is an issue and a surprise rookie who is not getting enough spotlight. Plus, the guys break down some struggles for west coast teams like the Warriors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Draymond’s suspension and the Celtics’ depth shining over the 76ers before spotlighting some players off to good starts who deserve more recognition including Bam Adebayo’s strong play for Miami, Tyrese Haliburton’s otherworldly offensive production, De'Aaron Fox shooting more 3’s and Donovan Mitchell’s strong play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jamal Collier and Bobby Marks to talk the Bulls’ struggles, if Chicago will a trade target for teams, a chaotic ejection between Minnesota & Golden State, the Bucks identity crisis and how they can address their offensive issues. Plus, we break down the rookie ranks to start the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Tyrese Maxey’s incredible start to the season for the 76ers, the disastrous start to the Harden era with the Clippers, the Suns’ major 4th quarter struggles, who on the Warriors needs to step up and why Minnesota has been so strong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the 76ers’ strong start after the Harden trade including a big win over Boston, the endless potential growing in Minnesota with Anthony Edwards, the Nuggets’ ability to find roster depth in the draft and the Rockets surprisingly competitive beginning to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to talk Spears’ story on Adam Silver’s comments on the future of the NBA All-Star game, some interesting background to the James Harden trade, what is going wrong for the Lakers to start the season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk if the Mavs’ 5-1 start to the season is sustainable, why the Suns have a problem at center, if injuries will continue to be an issue in Phoenix, small ball lineups hurting the Warriors, how impressive Wembanyama’s monster game was and what to expect in James Harden’s debut with the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the most disappointing teams to start the season including a disastrous start in Memphis, the Bucks not gelling as quickly as expected, Chicago not knowing they should rebuild, the Heat not emphasizing the regular season and offensive struggles for the Knicks. Plus, the guys talk their expectations for the In-Season Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to break down every aspect of the James Harden trade from the 76ers to the Clippers including next steps, what stars Philadelphia may target, how Harden fits in LA, what the rotations may look like, what these means for both teams this season and OKC’s potentially valuable gamble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what to expect between James Harden and the 76ers, early struggles in Portland, a strong start from Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama’s unique start, the Nuggets impressing and the anniversary of LeBron’s NBA debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Marc J. Spears and Bobby Marks to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new contract with the Bucks, talk if he will still stay long-term, break down Bradley Beal’s interesting path to getting traded to the Suns before looking at our NBA future power rankings. 3:15 Giannis Signs Extension 20:35 New Info On Bradley Beal’s Trade 42:40 NBA Future Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft their favorite win total teams for 2023. The guys run through every team as they draft the teams they think will win the most regular season games this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Hoop Collective with Brian Windhorst, chats with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul about his memoir 'Lucky Me,' his streetwear fashion roots, major career moves, and the challenges of a sports agency. Get the scoop on Rich's vision for the future and how he handles the tricky world of client relationships and trade requests. 1:12 Why Rich Paul Penned His Memoir 6:20 Rich Paul's Streetwear Fashion Roots 15:00 LeBron's Air Force Ones at Adidas Camp 17:09 Rich Paul's Shift to Sports Agent 21:00 Life-Changing Gambling Story with Friend Cactus 26:00 Breaking Into the Sports Industry as an Agent 35:03 Childhood's Role in Rich Paul's Approach 41:40 Rich Paul's 5-Year Vision 46:03 Managing Clashes Between Clients 49:10 Handling Players' Trade Requests 54:14 The Meaning Behind 'Lucky Me' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk Victor Wembanyama’s highlight filled start to his NBA career, how Denver is looking to start the season and how the pairing of Dame and Giannis looks going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how some things were bigger than basketball in Brooklyn last night before diving into Ben Simmons & Zion Williamson’s journey back to being healthy playmakers in the lineup including which one could make a major impact this season. Then, the guys talk the NBA making a stand on load management more aggressively than in the past and Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren’s early battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the start of the preseason, early reps for new look offenses like the Suns, some difficult lineup decisions in Boston & Golden State, the impact of some key injuries around the league including Marcus Smart & Jarrett Allen and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the latest on James Harden’s trade request and him reporting to camp before talking Joel Embiid committing to Team USA basketball for the Olympics. Plus, the present state of the Dallas Mavericks and the back & forth between the Lakers & Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by our ESPN NBA Reporters at a variety of locations from Media Day’s across the league to break down ALL of the biggest storylines of the day. (0:00) ESPN’s Tim Bontemps talks 76ers & Celtics (35:10) ESPN’s Andrew Lopez from San Antonio (49:55) ESPN’s Jamal Collier on the Bucks (1:03:55) ESPN’s Baxter Holmes inaugural Hoop Collective appearance from Clippers’ Media Day (1:17:00) ESPN’s Tim MacMahon from Memphis (1:28:45) ESPN’s Malika Andrews updates on Suns’ Media Day (1:47:12) ESPN’s Dave McMenamin updates on the Lakers including a sit down with LeBron (2:05:07) ESPN’s Kendra Andrews talks Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get their reactions to Jrue Holiday getting traded to the Celtics including if this makes Boston favorites in the East, why this was bad for the Bucks and more. Then, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins the show to talk the impact of ownership changes in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get their immediate reactions to Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks in a 3 team deal with Portland & Phoenix including the winners & losers of the deal, if the Blazers will be trading Jrue Holiday again soon, if this deal will produce a title and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss their breakout and bust teams for the 2023-2024 NBA season. The guys tackle who will be this year’s Sacramento Kings and who will be this year’s Mavs. Intro – Breakout & Bust Teams 4:25 Breakout - Pacers 12:25 Breakout - Thunder 27:05 Breakout – T-Wolves 49:51 Bust - Memphis 1:03:10 Bust - Kings 1:09:55 Bust - Nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and King McClure to break down what we can expect from some of the top rookies in the NBA this season including the generational talent that is Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson’s start in Portland, some players outside the lottery with huge potential and more! Intro –  2:25 Pick #1: Victor Wembanyama 13:45 Pick #2: Brandon Miller 20:15 Pick #3: Scoot Henderson 27:15 Pick #4/5: Amen & Ausar Thompson 34:35 Other Rookies To Watch: Keyonte George & Cam Whitmore   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to run through their biggest questions heading into NBA Media Days including the impact of Giannis’ comments, the latest on Dame and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down what you need to know about the NBA’s ‘Players Participation Policy’ including what teams it might impact the most this season before talking the Clippers’ extension talks with their stars. Then, we discuss the reports that the Rockets are looking to trade Kevin Porter Jr. following his arrest on felony assault and strangulation charges in Manhattan on Monday. Plus, reaction to Ohm’s interview with Draymond Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup including an incredibly disappointing ending for Team USA and defensive struggles for the team before talking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive tournament for Canada and Dillon Brooks’ victory lap. Plus, Germany uses a proven model to win the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the latest reporting on James Harden including Harden's response, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander outplaying Luka Doncic in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, how Luka needs to improve, Team USA’s matchups as they look to reclaim the title and the Lakers' signing Christian Wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices