Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape's Marc J. Spears and ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry to talk a fantastic start from the Celtics, how they have flown under the radar, if the Cavs are legitimate title contenders, if it is time to be concerned about the Warriors and if this is the year the Kings return to the playoffs.

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In an annual tradition, Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to discuss some of the league's statistical anomalies and whether they'll hold up. Is Portland’s defense sustainable? Will Utah regress back to the mean or are they a playoff team? Are the Warriors in serious trouble? All that and more in the small sample theater.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk the Suns strong start after a tumultuous offseason, if it is time for concern about Chris Paul, the awful start for Minnesota including a lack of leadership and if the Grizzlies will contend for the top seed in the West.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape's Marc J. Spears to talk potential expansion destinations for the NBA down the line including Mexico City, a return to Seattle, a jumpstart in Vegas among others. Plus, will there be a future for Ime Udoka in Brooklyn?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by Attorney Alex Spiro to explain how to handle crisis management in high profile situations including big NBA scenarios. Then ESPN's Bobby Marks joins the show to tell us which New York franchise he’d rather work for before explaining the futures for both of them.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to react to Kyrie’s suspension from Brooklyn and discuss his future with the Nets and the response from the NBA. Plus, key injuries for the 76ers and continuing early struggles for the Warriors.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk Steve Nash & the Nets parting ways, Brooklyn pursuing Ime Udoka, the issues surrounding Kyrie Irving’s tweet and discuss a general lack of accountability- . 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry and Marc J. Spears to talk about the biggest underachievers and overachievers so far this season. The crew discusses Portland’s impressive start, the surprise in Utah and a strong start for the Spurs before talking a lack of identity for the Clippers and struggles for the Heat & Warriors.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk the 76ers limping out of the gates this season, what issues they are able to address, concerning +/- stats for some star lineups in Brooklyn, an awkward call out in Minnesota and some young rookies making an early statement. 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Nick Friedell to discuss what potential exists for the Pelicans this season after a strong debut, the flaws on the Nets that need to be addressed to make the team a legitimate contender and ‘What Is Going On In’ Utah after an unexpectedly successful start. 

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