Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

5 Biggest Questions For Knicks Playoff Chances + Believe In Magic Hot Streak? & State Of Boston With Tatum's Return

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to talk the biggest questions that will decide the fate of the season for the Knicks before reacting to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra apologizing to “absolutely no one” about the path to Bam’s historic 83-point game. Then, we discuss the latest updates on Steph Curry’s injury including how the Warriors are approaching it with caution. Next, the guys tackle how much stock we are putting in the hot streak from the Magic of late. Finally, we are joined by trial lawyer and Celtics superfan Alex Spiro to assess the state of expectations for Boston with Tatum’s return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Did SGA End MVP Debate? + Best Year Of Kawhi Ever & A Big Question In The East

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s heroic performance against the Nuggets including if that epic game ended the MVP debate. Plus, are we concerned about the healing Nuggets at all or encouraged by improving health? Then, we discuss if this is the best season of Kawhi’s career before discussing if the up and down Knicks are a concern. Finally, the epic return of the Cojones Factor Player Of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

EMERGENCY POD: Bam Adebayo Scores 83 points!! Passing Kobe for 2nd-Most in NBA History

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get together for an emergency pod to react to Bam Adebayo scoring a historic 83 points for the Heat tonight. We discuss the significance of him passing Kobe for 2nd-most points in NBA History and some wild reactions around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Tatum Return Make Boston Favorites? Wemby Passion Great For NBA + SGA’s Elite Scoring

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Tatum’s return to the Celtics and if it now makes Boston the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. Next, we talk about the Lakers’ big win over the Knicks before diving into Victor Wembanyama’s impassioned performances of late. The guys discuss why Wemby’s passion and competitive fire are so good for the NBA moving forward. Then, we discuss the state of the Thunder with their injuries and talk about Steve Kerr’s comments on SGA getting to the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

FULL Breakdown of this Historic 2026 NBA Draft Class + Dybantsa vs. Peterson Debate

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and King McClure to preview the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft including which players have the chance to change the trajectory of an NBA franchise. Plus, we talk about the drama with the top pick between AJ Dybantsa & Darryn Peterson.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]