Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest lead ESPN NBA broadcaster Mike Breen to talk about what this magical Knicks run meant to the city, the incredible passion of the fanbase and how this team came together to win a title. Then, the guys run through some Western Conference teams with big decisions looming this offseason including if it is time for the Clippers to part ways with Kawhi, how some salary concerns could create issues for the Thunder and if the Warriors should trade their pick for a key player.


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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the questions that will have massive ramifications on the NBA offseason. The guys assess the two top teams going after Giannis and discuss why he is likely to be moved by the NBA Draft. Then, we tackle what is going on in Utah ahead of the draft including some significant contract negotiations and who the Jazz are looking to select. Finally, what will happen with LeBron and the Lakers and will it address the biggest issues facing the team.
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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
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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? 
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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. 
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