• 2 hours 35 minutes
    The 2026 NBA Media Day Reaction Special: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Thunder and More!

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN reporters checking in from Media Day around the league. Tim McMahon, Dave McMenamin, Vince Goodwill, Jamal Collier, Eric Woodyard, Ben Golliver, Anthony Slater, and Michael C. Wright join the show with the latest from the Lakers, Clippers, Thunder, Spurs, Knicks, 76ers, Warriors, Timberwolves and Pistons.


    What are the biggest questions facing each team as training camp begins? They break down the storylines and early expectations across the NBA.


    Melbourne Show Link: Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon Special Live Podcast 


    TIMECODES:


    00:00 Intro

    01:08 76ers Media Day Reactions

    06:55 How LeBron is assimilating in Philadelphia

    15:00 How will the 76ers deploy their talent this year?

    18:45 Vibes exceedingly high for the Lakers today

    32:25 Bronny's quotes about LeBron leaving

    35:20 Windy Storytime: Bronny's name origins

    40:20 Exciting summer coming to a close for the Knicks

    41:15 Major contract negotiations ongoing with NY

    55:10 Assessing vibes with new pieces in Minnesota

    1:08:40 Bad news days continue for the Clippers

    1:24:15 Evaluating Kawhi's fit with the Raptors

    1:30:20 Not a lot of love in the air for Pistons

    1:44:30 Breaking down state of the Warriors

    2:00:25 Thunder dealing with departure of key teammates

    2:16:13 Interesting quotes from Spurs about their starting 5

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    29 September 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 29 seconds
    A HUGE Question For The Knicks’ Future + Is OKC Committed To Spending? & Kawhi Extension Reaction

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss the ongoing contract extension discussions between Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks including how this could set the tone for the future in New York. Then, the guys discuss some interesting quotes from Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Thunder Sam Presti with regards to OKC’s commitment to keeping their title contending squad together. Finally, we tackle how strong Kawhi Leonard’s extension with the Raptors is and explain why it is a fascinating deal.


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    25 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Extensions That Deserve More Attention + A Huge Advantage For Lakers & Knicks

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down expectations for our Hoop Collective World Tour. Then, we tackle some substantial extensions that flew under the radar before talking about some you need to keep an eye on. Finally, we discuss some financial bonuses that separate the Lakers and Knicks from the rest of the field. 


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    22 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Reacting To ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings including the some teams who were surprisingly high and some who had substantial drop-off from last season.

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    18 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Ballmer Accepts Punishment, Kawhi Trade Finally Completed + NBA Owners’ Meetings Expectations

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to talk about the Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer accepting the NBA’s punishment and how that may have cleared the path for the completion of the Kawhi trade to the Raptors. The crew breaks down what we can expect from Kawhi on the court, discusses some wild stories from his previous stint in Toronto and if we will see elite performance once again. Plus, we tackle what Brian is watching in NBA owners' meetings like the state of expansion in the NBA and Adam Silver's tone about the Clippers.


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    15 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 52 minutes 17 seconds
    Why The Future Of NBA Europe Is Uncertain + Explaining The Current Process

    Brian Windhorst is joined by the publishing director for Eurohoops Aris Barkas to break down what the future plans are for the NBA in Europe including if the concepts are feasible, how everything could potentially work and the state of the current landscape of European basketball.

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    11 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 55 minutes 13 seconds
    History May Tell Us What Comes Next For Clippers + Key Signings Updates In The West

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers’ punishment following the NBA’s probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league history indicates what may be to come, why LA got into this situation and what may have been known by Kawhi. Next, the guys tackle Amen Thompson’s extension with the Rockets before talking Ben Simmons signs with the Kings.

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    8 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 56 minutes 49 seconds
    EMERGENCY POD: NBA Announces Clippers’ Punishments After Kawhi Probe Reaction

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to the punishments given to the Clippers by the NBA after the probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys break down what this means for the future of the Clippers, if the punishment makes sense and if this will impact Kawhi moving forward in Toronto.

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    3 September 2026, 4:33 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    How Steph Curry Can Decide The Warriors' Future + Major Questions For Pistons & FIBA Qualifiers

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to break down Steph Curry’s interesting future in Golden State including how his potential extension could determine the future for the Warriors. Then, the guys tackle the intriguing situation between Jalen Duren & the Pistons as his restricted free agency presses on. We discuss if Detroit will be able to manage this moving forward or if it could cause major issues for the team. Finally, we talk about the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with some epic battles taking place in Europe.

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    1 September 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Kuminga BIG Help To Timberwolves? + NBA Awards Predictions

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves including if this is the right fit and what Minnesota will look like this season. Next, the guys tackle Ben Mathurin signing with the Pelicans before reacting to the Shaedon Sharpe injury update in Portland. Then, the guys go through the ESPN NBA Summer Forecast covering some major NBA Awards like MVP & Rookie of the Year plus the league scoring champion and most disappointing team.


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    28 August 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Did Miami Solve Their Biggest Problem? Mavs Building Around Flagg & Questions For Wolves

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the Klay Thompson buyout in Dallas and subsequent signing in Miami including if Miami has solved their biggest problem and where they fit into the Eastern Conference. Then, the guys discuss what this means for the future in Dallas with Cooper Flagg as the Mavs try to build around a young star. Finally, after an ownership change in Minnesota we discuss why this season is so critically important to the future of the Wolves and their superstar Anthony Edwards.



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    25 August 2026, 9:00 am
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