
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst
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- 200 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
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- available on major podcast platforms
- distributed by ESPN
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Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
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3.8M to 11M
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NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: Can The Knicks End It? Are The Spurs Done?
Jun 13, 2026
54m 44s
GREATEST COMEBACK EVER!! Game 4 REACTION: Knicks’ Epic Comeback To Beat Spurs
Jun 11, 2026
31m 45s
SPECIAL EDITION: What The Knicks Mean To NYC & This Epic NBA Finals Run
Jun 10, 2026
1h 14m 39s
Game 4 PREVIEW: Pivotal Game 4 + Wemby Becoming a Villain
Jun 10, 2026
50m 34s
Game 3 REACTION: Wemby Saves The Spurs’ Season With EPIC MSG Performance
Jun 9, 2026
25m 28s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/13/26 | ![]() NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: Can The Knicks End It? Are The Spurs Done? | 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 | 54m 44s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() GREATEST COMEBACK EVER!! Game 4 REACTION: Knicks’ Epic Comeback To Beat Spurs | 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 | 31m 45s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() SPECIAL EDITION: What The Knicks Mean To NYC & This Epic NBA Finals Run | 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 | 1h 14m 39s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Game 4 PREVIEW: Pivotal Game 4 + Wemby Becoming a Villain | 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 | 50m 34s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Game 3 REACTION: Wemby Saves The Spurs’ Season With EPIC MSG Performance | 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 | 25m 28s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Can Spurs Make This A Series? + EPIC MSG Atmosphere | 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 | 46m 07s | ||||||
| 6/6/26 | ![]() INSANE Game 2 REACTION: Knicks Take Command As Young Spurs & Wemby Collapse Late | 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 | 24m 55s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | ![]() NBA Finals Game 2 Preview: Must Win For Wemby & Spurs | 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 | 33m 34s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() REACTION: Knicks Win EPIC NBA Finals Game 1 Over Spurs | 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 | 29m 21s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![]() FULL NBA Finals Preview & Predictions: Everything You Need To Know For Knicks VS. Spurs | 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 | 50m 24s | ||||||
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| 5/31/26 | ![]() REACTION: Spurs Advance to The Finals | 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 | 45m 39s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | ![]() Huge Response From Wemby & Spurs Forces Game 7 In OKC + Big Knicks Injury Update | 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 | 55m 23s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Major Wemby Disappointment: Thunder Take 3-2 Lead Over Spurs In Pivotal Game 5 | 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 | 1h 01m 22s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() REACTION: Knicks’ HISTORIC Run To The NBA Finals | 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 | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Wemby & Spurs Dominate The Thunder + Knicks On The Brink Of Historic Finals Run & All-NBA Selections | 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 | 56m 08s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Can Knicks Sweep The Cavs? + Injuries Putting Spurs In BIG Trouble vs. OKC | 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 | 43m 46s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Knicks Historic Comeback Reaction + How Can OKC Recover vs. Spurs? & Kidd Out In Dallas | 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 | 56m 05s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() EMERGENCY REACTION: Wembanyama’s HUGE Statement in Instant Classic Game 1 | 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 | 24m 10s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Donovan Mitchell’s Career Moment + Full Conference Finals Previews & SGA’s Historic MVP | 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 | 1h 01m 23s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | ![]() Major Conference Semifinal Controversy + Previewing Two Massive Game 6’s | 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 | 54m 02s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Statement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers | 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 | 1h 07m 31s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Wemby Ejected In Huge Wolves' Win, Historic Run For Knicks + Draft Lottery Winners & Losers | 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 | 1h 09m 36s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() MAJOR Injuries For Knicks & 76ers + Harden Playoff Struggles Continue & Some Stunning Situations Developing In The League✨ | NBA playoffsinjury updates+4 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNPistons+10 | — | Knicks76ers+5 | — | 1h 18m 39s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Never Overreact To Game 1: Wolves Shock Spurs + Knicks, Pistons, Thunder Handle Business✨ | NBA playoffsgame analysis+4 | Tim BontempsVince Goodwill+1 | CavsKnicks+5 | DallasSan Antonio+2 | NBA playoffsPistons+7 | — | 1h 10m 35s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() HISTORIC First Round Comebacks + FULL Conference Semifinal Preview✨ | NBA playoffsGame 7 analysis+4 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNNew York Knicks+6 | — | NBAplayoffs+8 | — | 1h 02m 29s | |
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