The Basketball Analogy

Brian Windhorst is joined by a new member of the ESPN family Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors’ lack of moves so far this offseason, updates on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and what is slowing down an Al Horford deal. Then, the guys discuss how dangerous this Golden State team could be this upcoming season and what Steph Curry has left in the tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers’ fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dame returning to Portland, Bradley Beal’s buyout including how it could help lift the Clippers to the top of the West and where the Suns go from here before talking the latest injury news for Paul George & Joel Embiid for the 76ers as well as Dereck Lively’s injury for the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder locking in Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren long-term including how this sets up OKC with a strong chance to repeat before diving into the top restricted free agents remaining on the market. Then, the guys dive into the state of the Lakers including LeBron’s future with the organization as it becomes Luka’s team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League to talk some of the standouts so far and share some wild stories with a few surprise guests. Guests for the show include the new owners of the Timberwolves Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez, 76ers’ Head Coach Nick Nurse and ESPN’s Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat. How does Powell reshape the Heat’s roster?Does this trade open the door for Bradley Beal to join the Clippers? Plus, Jalen Williams played through the NBA Finals with an injured wrist.Nikola Jokić is reportedly not accepting a contract extension with the Nuggets. And will Luka Dončić sign an extension with the Lakers?Meanwhile, Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, has firmly rejected the idea that the team is entering a rebuild… All on The Hoop Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the summer league debuts for Ace Bailey vs. V. J. Edgecombe including some impressive flashes and where there is still a lot of room for growth before talking if the Lakers should be concerned about Knecht’s struggles. Then, the guys talk why Valanciunas’ deal with Denver has slowed, the most interesting players still available, Kyrie’s interesting comments and why the NBA cap had a massive change for the league. Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the latest NBA Offseason Shake-Up's.Lakers lock in their center with Deandre AytonKnicks bring in Mike Brown as head coachBradley Beal wants out of Phoenix 2:01 Lakers get the center that they wanted 11:38 The Knicks hire Mike Brown as their new head coach 27:20 Bradley Beal in serious buyout discussions out of Phoenix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the shocking news of the Bucks waiving Dame Lillard to sign Myles Turner from the Pacers. The guys talk what this means for the future of Milwaukee including if it could help keep Giannis before talking how painful this move is for Indiana. Then, the crew discusses another sad injury for Memphis to Jaren Jackson Jr. after his huge new contract, some nice bench depth signings for the Knicks, SGA’s historic new deal with OKC and more.   Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the winners & losers of the first day of NBA free agency. The guys break down the Lakers' inability to find a center, Boston’s continued deconstruction, a big day for Atlanta, some financial moves from Cleveland, a new direction for Memphis, a big trade in Denver and a massive summer for the Rockets continuing.   Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss LeBron opting in with the Lakers including the fascinating statement that went with it. Then, the guys talk a few teams who spent big in Minnesota & Houston discussing the dangers of overspending with the extra restrictions in the modern NBA. Plus, what does the future hold for Deandre Ayton and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Round 1 of the NBA Draft including an interesting move by Utah with Ace Bailey, some surprising moves from the Pelicans & Blazers, the Nets’ record pick total, what to make of the strangest decisions of the night and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Boston Celtics moving on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in two trades involving the Blazers and the Nets & Hawks. The guys talk about the impact of these deals and what it means going forward around the league. Then, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony joins to help us analyze the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft including what makes Cooper Flagg so special and why the draft intrigue starts with the 3rd pick. Plus, why Kyrie Irving declining his player option is good for the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert along with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react live on the Paycom Center floor to the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. The guys tackle what this means for OKC going forward, the type of run the Thunder could go on, SGA’s historic year, Tyrese Haliburton’s tragic injury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Kevin Durant getting traded from the Suns to Houston. The guys break down what this return means for the Suns’ future, how this fit could work out for the Rockets and how Houston’s future is now set up moving forward.   Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys break down their expectations for the game, what history tells us about how the game may be played and what this game means for the futures of both franchises. Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert & ESPN's Time Bontemps to react live to Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk the Thunder's awful turnovers, SGA's down game and the Pacers’ incredible defensive effort before talking expectations for Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Lakers’ record-setting sale from the Buss family to Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global. The guys break down the huge impact this could have on the LA franchise, the ripple effects around the league, some fascinating details of the deal you may have missed and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder. The guys break down the amazing play of the Thunder’s young core including Jalen Williams & SGA ascending to historic levels and the potential for the birth of a dynasty for OKC. Plus, the crew discusses how Tyrese Haliburton’s injury could impact the NBA Finals and what the Pacers need to do to force a Game 7. Then, we break down where Kevin Durant could be traded and debate if a team like Minnesota should go for it. Live Show Link: ⁠https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Plus, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Tim Bontemps join to discuss a historic output from Jalen Williams & SGA, the impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, T. J. McConnell’s comeback attempt, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices