Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to talk about an important message sent to the Spurs early this season, the Rockets announcing themselves as potential contenders and the disastrous start to the season from the Heat. Plus, we discuss some negative headlines in New York and the media drama surrounding Tatum and Brown before talking about some insane opening week performances. Finally, we react to some major injuries of the first week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Antonio. Then, Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia joins the show to talk about his expectations for the Suns, his thoughts on expansion & NBA Europe and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 leap after major offseason overhauls. Finally, producer Jackson joins for our annual win total draft for the upcoming NBA season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon are live from Rockets-Mavericks NBA House in Macao! Mavericks president Masai Ujiri joins the show to discuss Cooper Flagg’s limitless potential, Kyrie Irving’s importance to Dallas and the challenges of building a contender in the Western Conference. Plus, Ujiri reflects on what it takes to build a championship team and Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto. Next, ESPN’s Chao Meng also joins to explore the NBA’s popularity in China, the country’s sneaker culture and the excitement surrounding Yang Hansen. Then, NBA legend Carlos Boozer returns to share memories of playing for Jerry Sloan and assess the current state of the Utah Jazz. To close, the guys reflect on their Macao experience and wrap up the Hoop Collective’s World Tour 2026! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to The Hoop Collective Live from NBA House in Macao 00:20 Assessing the NBA House & Macao experience 06:18 Mavs' President Masai Ujiri joins the show 7:20 Challenge building Mavs to Western contention 12:00 Is Cooper Flagg underrated already? 15:10 What does Kyrie mean to the team in Dallas? 16:20 What it takes building title contenders 19:35 Reaction to Kawhi Returning to Toronto 24:45 ESPN's Chao Meng joins the show 25:55 Explaining the NBA's popularity in China 30:25 What is the shoe culture like in China? 32:03 Yang Hansen's popularity as a Chinese player 34:00 NBA legend Carlos Boozer rejoins the show 34:10 What was it like playing for Jerry Sloan? 36:40 What is the current state of the Utah Jazz? 39:15 Thank you to everyone involved with the World Tour 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hoop Collective is live from Manila, Philippines, answering your biggest questions about the NBA! Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon welcome Jimmy Alapag to discuss his coaching career with the Sacramento Kings before diving into underrated storylines for the upcoming season, the Clippers’ outlook and the NBA’s growing international talent pool. Plus, the biggest “what ifs” surrounding LeBron James’ free agency, the best path to building a contender, trades that could have changed the league and offseason moves deserving more attention. Brian and Tim also share their favorite basketball moments, and what they miss about Bontemps. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to the Hoop Collective live from Manila 01:02 Jimmy Alapag joins the Hoop Collective 04:57 Jimmy's coaching career with the Kings 18:23 Answering your biggest NBA questions 23:12 What is an underrated storyline for this upcoming season? 27:32 What to make of the state of the Clippers? 32:08 Will the flow of International players continue? 36:39 What the crew misses about Tim Bontemps 42:23 Who couldn't the Heat close a deal for LeBron James? 46:22 The biggest "what ifs" of LeBron's free agency 50:20 What is the best route to building a contender? 55:06 Brian & Tim's favorite basketball moments 1:06:12 What failed trade would've changed the league? 1:07:19 How to report controversial stories 1:09:54 What offseason move deserves more attention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst and Tim McMahon host a sold out live show at Courtside in Melbourne, Australia with guests: Cole Anthony, Luke Paul, Olgun Uluc and Derek Rucker. The guys talk with Cole Anthon about his experience in the NBL, Luke Paul on his decision to go to Duke and his NBA expectations. Plus, Olgun reveals the next wave of Australian stars to watch and what to expect for their next world cup team.  Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome To The Hoop Collective 00:35 Derek Rucker joins the show 02:10 Cole Anthony joins the show 04:00 Cole Anthony's experience with the NBL 08:45 Challenges of drama with Bucks last season 11:50 How to have the right mindset in basketball 14:50 How NBA players negotiate contracts 18:25 How is NIL impacting college decisions? 22:38 What is goal for Melbourne United this season 26:18 Luke Paul joins the hoop collective 27:05 What are NBA scouts saying about his game 30:00 Expectations for Duke & going out on his own 34:20 What Duke players he wants to emulate 38:00 Is he ready for the Duke-UNC rivalry? 39:25 Derek Rucker on the basketball culture here in Australia 42:45 Olgun Uluc joins the hoop collective 43:15 Learning about the AFL in Melbourne 44:45 Who are the next superstars from Australia? 56:45 What will the Australian World Cup team look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN reporters checking in from Media Day around the league. Tim McMahon, Dave McMenamin, Vince Goodwill, Jamal Collier, Eric Woodyard, Ben Golliver, Anthony Slater, and Michael C. Wright join the show with the latest from the Lakers, Clippers, Thunder, Spurs, Knicks, 76ers, Warriors, Timberwolves and Pistons. What are the biggest questions facing each team as training camp begins? They break down the storylines and early expectations across the NBA. Melbourne Show Link: Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon Special Live Podcast  TIMECODES: 00:00 Intro 01:08 76ers Media Day Reactions 06:55 How LeBron is assimilating in Philadelphia 15:00 How will the 76ers deploy their talent this year? 18:45 Vibes exceedingly high for the Lakers today 32:25 Bronny's quotes about LeBron leaving 35:20 Windy Storytime: Bronny's name origins 40:20 Exciting summer coming to a close for the Knicks 41:15 Major contract negotiations ongoing with NY 55:10 Assessing vibes with new pieces in Minnesota 1:08:40 Bad news days continue for the Clippers 1:24:15 Evaluating Kawhi's fit with the Raptors 1:30:20 Not a lot of love in the air for Pistons 1:44:30 Breaking down state of the Warriors 2:00:25 Thunder dealing with departure of key teammates 2:16:13 Interesting quotes from Spurs about their starting 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down expectations for our Hoop Collective World Tour. Then, we tackle some substantial extensions that flew under the radar before talking about some you need to keep an eye on. Finally, we discuss some financial bonuses that separate the Lakers and Knicks from the rest of the field.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to talk about the Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer accepting the NBA’s punishment and how that may have cleared the path for the completion of the Kawhi trade to the Raptors. The crew breaks down what we can expect from Kawhi on the court, discusses some wild stories from his previous stint in Toronto and if we will see elite performance once again. Plus, we tackle what Brian is watching in NBA owners' meetings like the state of expansion in the NBA and Adam Silver's tone about the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices