Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Cooper Flagg’s NBA preseason debut before diving into the 10 biggest names who will define the upcoming NBA season including uncertain futures for LeBron & Giannis, some potential big leaps for star players, some fascinating drama around the league and more.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract with the Warriors including what it means for Golden State for the upcoming season. Additionally, the guys break down Steve Kerr’s interesting comments on his future with the Warriors and if the Thunder are not getting enough respect for winning the title. Then, the crew talks the Heat’s future after signing Jovic, Kevin Durant’s excitement for the upcoming season and Cooper Flagg’s expectations in Dallas.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to take you around the league with the biggest stories of the new NBA season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains in flux as he refutes the Bucks owner's claim about his commitment. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant shows Giannis how to move on from offseason speculation. Around the league, Jason Kidd wants everyone to know that Kyrie Irving is right on schedule in his recovery. Kawhi Leonard denies any wrongdoing amid the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers’ endorsement deal. LeBron James handles the spotlight like a true 22-year veteran. Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay in Denver forever. Plus, injury updates from the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat.



1:22 Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucs

9:34 Kyrie Irving right on schedule. Plus Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg updates. 

16:59 The Houston Rockets and the Impact of Kevin Durant’s Arrival

29:30 Cleveland Cavaliers Updates: Darius Garland and Max Strus Expected to Miss Time

32:53 Kawhi Leonard Denies Wrongdoing Amid NBA Investigation Into Clippers

38:50 LeBron Handles Spotlight Like a 22-Year Veteran

43:05 Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay in Denver forever

44:22 Spurs' De'Aaron Fox says opener in doubt 

47:32 Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro says he could be back in 8-12 weeks


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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to our latest NBA Future Power Rankings analyzing which teams have the brightest futures ahead of them. The guys break down why the Clippers moved up so much despite all of the headlines, how the Luka trade shifted the fortunes in Dallas & LA, how injuries impacted Boston and much more.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet’s potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets’ hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year’s NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron’s future and much more! Plus, some referee points of emphasis for the upcoming season.
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