Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst · ESPN
Show overview
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 217 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 50 min and 1h 2m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 60 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 155 episodes published. Published by ESPN.
From the publisher
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Latest Episodes
View all 217 episodesStatement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers
Wemby Ejected In Huge Wolves' Win, Historic Run For Knicks + Draft Lottery Winners & Losers
MAJOR Injuries For Knicks & 76ers + Harden Playoff Struggles Continue & Some Stunning Situations Developing In The League
Never Overreact To Game 1: Wolves Shock Spurs + Knicks, Pistons, Thunder Handle Business
HISTORIC First Round Comebacks + FULL Conference Semifinal Preview
Epic First Round Continues: Wolves Stun Nuggets, 76ers-Celtics Game 7 + Knicks History
Embiid Saves 76ers In Boston, Magic Exposing Pistons + Brunson Burner Heats Up For Knicks
Epic Collapses & Comebacks: NBA 1st Round Is Delivering! Key Games For Denver & Detroit
Panic Time For Knicks & Nuggets?? MAJOR Injury Updates & More Foul Drama With Thunder
First Round Chaos: Wemby Injury, Playoff LeBron, Durant Disaster, Knicks Collapse
Major Upsets Brewing in Round 1? Can Magic & Lakers Keep It Up + Early Playoff Headlines
LaMelo Fine Not Enough? + FULL Playoff Preview & NBA’s Year Awards Ruling
Controversial & Chaotic Play-In Games - The Full LaMelo Experience
Shocking Upsets Change Playoff Seeding + An Interesting Message From Giannis
Rock Bottom For Tanking? + Major Playoff Seeding Drama In Final Weekend & A Special Guest
Bulls Finally Moving In Right Direction + Playoff Seeding Battles You Need To Watch
Flagg’s Rookie Of The Year Statement + NBA’s Biggest Final Week Drama To Watch
Final MVP Straw Poll - Can Wemby Catch SGA?? + The ROY Debate
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the final release of Bontemps’ MVP Straw Poll for this season including if Wemby has any chance to beat out SGA for MVP and if Luka has any chance to contend. Plus, we break down a unique Rookie of the Year race between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coaches Frustrated With SGA + Mark Cuban’s Biggest Regret In Dallas + LeBron’s Future
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some coaches expressing frustration with the whistle Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been getting. Then, the guys tackle Mark Cuban’s comments on his biggest regret with selling the Mavericks. Next, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins to break down LeBron’s future including where he may play next season. Finally, we dish out the Cojones Factor Player of the Month and give a shoutout for an important cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The True Contenders In The Eastern Conference + A Historic Rookie Of The Year Battle
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder getting a big win over the Knicks before talking if New York is an actual contender for the NBA Finals this season. Plus, we break down some high profile battles in the Eastern Conference standings down the stretch of the season including the emergence of the 76ers. Finally, we tackle this historic Rookie Of The Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel and react to the NBA’s tanking proposals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices