Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to talk about Luka Doncic’s historic start to the season and what changes he has made that could lead to continued success for the Lakers. Then, we discuss the growing concern about the Heat’s defense including if there is a path to fixing these issues. Next, we break down the impressive starts of a few members of this historic rookie class, especially highlighting the incredible start to the season from Yaxel Lendeborg in Golden State. Finally, we give some praise to a quality start to the season for the Blazers. 


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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to talk about Houston’s impressive 6-1 start to the season including if the Rockets are now a legitimate contender to win the title. Plus, we break down why Kyrie Irving may not be traded this season in Dallas after a strong start to the season with Cooper Flagg. Next, we assess where the Thunder stand with their mounting injuries before giving praise to the Grizzlies for an undefeated start. Finally, the 76ers’ clutch scoring has created a dream start to the season in Philadelphia, but is it sustainable? 


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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ben Golliver to talk about Ben’s 10 early-season NBA overreactions article including what to make of Anthony Edwrads’ injury, if it is time to panic/celebrate some major offseason moves and much more.

0:00 Intro

4:18 Windy Storytime: Blatt & Playoff Bron

7:22 Early-season NBA overreactions

10:09 Ant MVP case getting tanked early 

20:49 Did offseason moves make Hornets better?

34:35 Will the Kings need to make big changes?

44:00 Will Bulls be the worst team in the East?

48:00 Will this be the worst Heat season since 2008?


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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to talk about a series of unfortunate injuries for the Thunder to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace before discussing what this means for OKC’s future including if the team will need to make some moves. Then, the guys break down the latest on Kawhi Leonard’s concerning knee injury and how that could impact Toronto. Plus, we discuss how concerned fans of the Miami Heat should be after an 0-4 slump to begin the season. Finally, we give praise to the impressive start to the season from the Memphis Grizzlies as Ty Jerome leads the league in scoring.

0:00 Intro

1:35 What does the Thunder front office do now?

18:56 Kawhi to miss time for knee swelling

26:24 How concerned should Heat fans be?

34:59 Memphis much better than expected?


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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.


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