Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez to react to Victor Wembanyama’s start to his NBA career including one of his most unique qualities as a rookie. Plus, what has this summer meant for the future for Zion in New Orleans and if he could have a major bounce-back season.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from NBA Summer League in Vegas to react to Victor Wembanyama’s debut games and other Summer League standouts including Jabari Smith Jr. before talking some of the more fascinating contracts, now that deal details are official.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Grant Williams being traded to Dallas, how he fits with Luka and the plan for the Celtics going forward. Then, the guys talk NBA Summer League including the excitement in OKC and Wembanyama’s upcoming debut before previewing the new NBA In-Season Tournament.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the news that Dame Lillard has requested a trade from Portland, how he fits on different teams and who he could turn into a title contender. Plus, the guys talk how the Suns have filled out their roster with minimum contracts and if Denver needs to be doing more.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the first day of NBA free agency including a huge contract for Fred VanVleet, why he is a perfect fit for Houston, the significance of Kyrie returning to Dallas for the Mavs, how much better the Lakers got, some puzzling moves around the league and more! Plus, what player yet to be signed may have the biggest impact on the NBA?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the idea of another James Harden trade including the best landing spots and what the 76ers could get out of this. Plus, the guys talk if Kyrie could create a disaster scenario for Dallas, some intriguing extensions that could have huge influences on free agency and more!

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down two pivotal offseasons upcoming in Los Angeles including if the Clippers will push forward with Paul George & Kawhi Leonard as their core and if the Lakers will be able to retain key role players from this year’s team. Plus, what trades could be on the horizon and will the Celtics extend their new key player.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Naz Reid’s new deal with Minnesota and what this means for the Timberwolves in the near future before diving into the non-superstar players who could have a major impact on free agency this summer.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to everything from the 2023 NBA Draft including the big Wizards-Warriors trade swapping Chris Paul & Jordan Poole, Boston's culture changing trade involving Marcus Smart, their favorite draft picks and some interesting draft day moves that could be the sign of something big to come.

1:00 Chris Paul traded to Warriors

12:00 Washington getting too much hate for trades

18:00 Memphis gets Marcus Smart

20:00 Celtics side of trade getting Porzingis

24:45 Who does this trade make more sense for?

30:35 What do Portland’s draft decisions mean for Dame? 

34:55 Brandon Miller pick thoughts

37:45 Top Draft Takeaways

42:00 What to make of Dallas’ moves

50:40 OKC taking on Bertans to get their guy

53:40 What is going on in Sacramento?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton, Kirk Goldsberry, King McClure, Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III and host Christine Williamson to give live reaction to every pick and trade from the 2023 NBA Draft Round 1. 

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