Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Iman Shumpert to react to the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals. They discuss Jalen Brunson winning the Finals MVP, his case as the greatest Knick of all time, what’s next for the Spurs and much more.  0:00 Knicks win first championship in 53 years 3:24 Performance form Jalen Brunson 11:19 What Wemby needs to work on in offseason 14:43 Major NBA Finals drama avoided in this 17:37 Shump's 7th avenue story from Game 4 20:18 New York's masterclass in team building 26:36 Big learning experience for the Spurs 30:32 Why this title is so special for New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14/06/2026 • 34:55

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. The guys break down if the Spurs are maintaining their belief, how Mitch Johnson can better manage Victor Wembanyama’s minutes and if they need to adjust their attack. Plus, can the Knicks close out San Antonio after the high of Game 4 and who will be the NBA Finals MVP?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13/06/2026 • 54:44

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the greatest comeback in NBA Playoff history as the Knicks take down the Spurs. The guys break down how New York pulled this off, what went wrong for San Antonio and where this ranks in NBA history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11/06/2026 • 31:45

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from Gotham Comedy Club in NYC to talk about the importance of the Knicks to the city and break down this epic NBA Finals battle with the Spurs with some special guests. First, legendary Knicks’ PA announcer Mike Walczewski joins us with his famous voice to talk what this run has meant to him and how he got into his role. Then, former Knick, NBA Champion and current ESPNer Iman Shumpert joins us to talk about his time with the Knicks, Linsanity, this series and what basketball is like in NYC. Finally, we are joined by Michael C. Wright and Vince Goodwill to get special insight behind the curtain for both of these teams in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10/06/2026 • 74:39

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the biggest keys for each team, Wemby becoming a villain, potential Knicks lineup changes, and the latest on the Giannis trade market. 0:00 Welcome to The Hoop Collective! 1:00 Pivotal Game 4 coming at MSG 2:50 Wemby embracing being the villain at MSG 12:50 Knicks need to get back to their ball movement 20:40 Windy Storytime: Mike Brown offenses 22:40 Do the Knicks need a change in their starting lineup? 26:55 Biggest keys to Game 4 of the NBA Finals 33:15 Will the Bucks move Giannis leading up to the draft? 39:10 What other teams could get involved in Giannis Talks? 46:45 Excitement for our Gotham Comedy Club live show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10/06/2026 • 50:34

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react from MSG to Victor Wembanyama’s epic performance to save the Spurs’ season. The guys break down if he can keep this up, how the Knicks can bounce back in Game 4 and where the series goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09/06/2026 • 25:28

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down if the Spurs have any chance to make this a series, the outstanding play of Karl-Anthony Towns, some wild memories with legendary Knicks fans, expectations for the insane atmosphere at MSG and what we expect from this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08/06/2026 • 46:07

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon, Iman Shumpert and special guest Stephen A. Smith to react on the court to the Spurs’ epic collapse to give the Knicks a huge win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The guys break down Wemby’s disastrous end to the game, the chaos that is to come at MSG and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06/06/2026 • 24:55

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the key storylines to watch for in Game 2 of the NBA Finals including Victor Wembanyama’s energy, the Knicks’ defensive strategy and what players need more minutes. But first, MacMahon walks us through his unique experience with the Spurs’ fanbase ‘The Jackals’ and Wemby’s heavy involvement/communication with the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05/06/2026 • 33:34

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react on the court to a crazy NBA Finals Game 1. The guys tackle Brunson’s toughness, an amazing game from KAT, Wemby looking tired and the keys to the rest of the series. Plus, some special ideas for Stephen A. and 7th Avenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04/06/2026 • 29:21

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from podcast row at the NBA Finals to preview everything you need to know for the series between the Knicks and Spurs. The guys talk Mitchell Robinson’s injury, how New York will deal with Wemby, our keys & predictions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03/06/2026 • 50:24

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon reacting to the Spurs' Game 7 win in OKC. They discuss Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance over Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s best game of the series. Then, the crew previews an NBA Cup rematch in The Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. Plus, some thoughts on the Thunder's offseason and potential roster changes.  0:00 Intro 1:30 Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 (4-3) 10:55 Chet Holmgren: 33 Min, 4 Points, 4 Rebounds 20:25 Spurs Advance To The Finals 30:25 Previewing The NBA Finals: NBA Cup Rematch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31/05/2026 • 45:39

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs forcing a Game 7 with a dominant performance in Game 6 over the Thunder. We break down how Victor Wembanyama set the tone early, the up and down play in this series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s struggles and the huge run that decided the game. Then, the crew previews what to expect in a huge Game 7 before talking a significant injury to Mitchell Robinson for the Knicks. Finally, we tackle the NBA’s now approved draft lottery reform including the potential pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29/05/2026 • 55:23

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder’s big Game 5 win over the Spurs. The guys break down SGA’s statement game, OKC’s role players stepping up, Wemby’s struggles and much more. Then, we tackle the fallout of the Cavs loss on the season before diving into a massive trade that could be looming and entertain the possibility of a LeBron return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27/05/2026 • 61:22

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Knicks completing their continually epic run to the NBA Finals with a sweep of the Cavs. New York rode another massive avalanche in a statement game to down Cleveland. Is this Knicks’ best chance at a title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26/05/2026 • 28:33

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs’ domination of the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys break down why injuries are very concerning for OKC, how San Antonio came out with the right intensity and the keys to the series moving forward. Then, we discuss how the Knicks' amazing playoff run has continued against the Cavs including why a short series could be massive for New York. Finally, we react to the All-NBA selections for this season with discussions on some of the controversial picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25/05/2026 • 56:08

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead with a convincing win at MSG including if New York can go for a sweep in Cleveland and what the Cavs need to do to get back in the series. Then, the guys discuss some major injuries in the Spurs-Thunder series before talking some key adjustments to watch out for from both teams in Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22/05/2026 • 43:46

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks historic comeback at MSG against the Cavs. The guys break down the epic collapse from Cleveland and how both teams will respond & adjust moving forward. Next, we tackle how the Thunder can step up to the Spurs in Game 2, after San Antonio landed a haymaker in Game 1. Finally, we react to the big news from the Mavs that Jason Kidd is out in Dallas before discussing where the team may go with the coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20/05/2026 • 56:05

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Spurs’ epic defeat of the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals 122-115 in 2OT. The guys break down the history of what Victor Wembanyama just did, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC can counter and the significance of the incredible performance we just saw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19/05/2026 • 24:10

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Cavs’ huge Game 7 win over the Pistons in Detroit including why this was the most important win in Donovan Mitchell’s career. Then, the guys preview the matchup between Cleveland and New York in the Eastern Conference Finals. Next, we break down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP award and talk if that could give Victor Wembanyama extra motivation in the Western Conference Finals. Finally, we talk about how this WCF series between the Spurs & Thunder could be an all-time series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18/05/2026 • 61:23

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the controversial ending to Game 5 in Cleveland where the Pistons were on the wrong end of a no call before diving into the keys you need to watch out for in Game 6. Is it time for Detroit to bench Jalen Duren? Plus, we tackle a big close out challenge for the young Spurs in Minnesota and look ahead to see if San Antonio has a legitimate chance at title contention. Next, we react to some of the key storylines coming from the NBA Draft Combine including if the Jazz may try to move up to draft AJ Dybantsa and where the tiers of this draft fall off. Finally, with an uncertain future in Philadelphia, how challenging will it be to build around the 76ers’ young core considering the amount of salary invested in aging players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15/05/2026 • 54:02

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s statement response for the Spurs in the Game 5 win over the Wolves including talking if San Antonio can close out Minnesota in Game 6. Then, the guys talk about a historic performance from Donovan Mitchell to tie the series with the Pistons at 2 before giving big keys for Game 5 in Detroit. Next, we discuss the Thunder’s dominant sweep of LA prior to breaking down a major offseason for the Lakers with the future for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Finally, we dissect how the news from Philadelphia that Daryl Morey out as 76ers president of basketball operations will impact the franchise moving forward before honoring the passing of two members of the NBA family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13/05/2026 • 67:31

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in the Wolves’ Game 4 win. The guys tackle the ejection, what it means for the Spurs and what to expect moving forward with the series tied 2-2. Then, the guys break down the Knicks dominant series against the 76ers including if New York is now the favorites in the East and a legitimate title contender. Finally, we run through the biggest winners and losers from the NBA Draft Lottery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11/05/2026 • 69:36

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Pistons outlasting the Cavs late in the game once again including another playoff disappointment from James Harden. But, the guys tell us the bigger concern for Cleveland in the end. Next, the guys talk about the late conflict between the Lakers and the officials in OKC before talking about the impressive performance from the Thunder's depth. Then, we tackle some major injury updates in the Knicks-76ers series leading into Game 3 in Philadelphia including OG, Embiid and more. We then transitioned earlier in the day to discuss the Spurs' mature win over the Wolves before diving into some NBA drama with Giannis & the Bucks and Jaylen Brown & the Celtics. We also tackle if there may be trades to come from either situation in Milwaukee or Boston. Finally, we preview what could be an incredibly consequential NBA Draft Lottery with a possibility that could shake the foundation of the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08/05/2026 • 78:39

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Vince Goodwill to react to the Pistons getting the job done against the Cavs in Game 1 and how Cleveland needs much more from Mitchell and Harden. Then, Tim MacMahon joins to discuss the Knicks historically dominant win over the 76ers including if we will see a very different Philadelphia team in Game 2. Next, we discuss the epic Game 1 in San Antonio before breaking down if the Spurs are in danger and what is so special about this Wolves team. Finally, we tackle how OKC’s ‘imperfect’ performance was still enough to take down LA and react to Masai Ujiri's consequential introductory press conference in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06/05/2026 • 70:35

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an epic weekend of Game 7’s before previewing the Eastern & Western Conference Semifinals. The guys start by breaking down the 76ers finally getting past the Celtics and why it may be a strong matchup for Philadelphia vs. the New York Knicks. Next, we tackle the Pistons and Cavs surviving their Game 7 battles prior to discussing the keys to their matchup in the conference semifinals. Then, we move to the Western Conference to analyze if Anthony Edwards will be able to return to give the Spurs enough of a series. Finally, can the shorthanded Lakers provide any resistance to the defending champion Thunder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04/05/2026 • 62:29

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to what continues to be the best First Round of the NBA Playoffs in recent memory. The guys break down the Wolves incredible upset of the Nuggets including the history Minnesota made and why this could spell disaster for Denver moving forward. Then, we tackle the 76ers stunning the Celtics once again to force Game 7 in Boston before explaining why the winner of this series could have an inside track to the Finals. Next, the crew talks about the Knicks historic beat down of the Atlanta Hawks as Brian coins a new term for this series. Finally, we jump around to sort out some wild playoff action for the weekend and discuss why the Lakers could be in serious trouble against the Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01/05/2026 • 65:52

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Embiid's epic performance to keep the 76ers’ season alive against the Celtics. Plus, the Knicks’ experience wins out in Game 5 at MSG against the Hawks, setting up an important Game 6 in Atlanta. Then, the guys break down how the Magic continue to expose some of the major issues with the Pistons including the most disappointing player in the entire playoffs. Plus, we tackle what is next for some teams eliminated from playoff contention before talking about some important months to come for the Bulls.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29/04/2026 • 58:15

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to another insane weekend of NBA playoff action. The guys start with the fascinating series between the Wolves & Nuggets including if Denver can mount another 3-1 comeback now that Minnesota will be trying to close this series out shorthanded. Plus, the Cavs playoff issues got exposed in Toronto as stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden continue to be up and down in the postseason. Next, we discuss the young Pistons facing a must win game in Orlando and if the Magic may be the more talented team in the series. Then, we break down Victor Wembanyama’s emphatic return versus the Blazers before talking the Rockets avoiding a sweep from the Lakers despite Kevin Durant’s strange injury situation. Finally, we tackle a huge game from KAT & the Knicks, another strange play from Lu Dort and the Celtics powering up against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27/04/2026 • 67:42

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Timberwolves backing up their trash talk by thrashing the Nuggets at home and discussing how much danger Denver is in. Then, ESPN's Vince Goodwill joins to help make sense of another chaotic finish between the Knicks & Hawks including if it is time for New York to press the panic button. Next, we tackle the Raptors impressive home win over the Cavs before giving out some major injury updates in some key playoff series. Finally, more foul drama in OKC this time from Devin Booker and the Suns, anything more than meets the eye here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24/04/2026 • 81:27