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25 Sep 2026 · 45 min

The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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   22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

   The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

   The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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   11 Sep 2026 · 52 min

   The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   8 Sep 2026 · 55 min

   The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   3 Sep 2026 · 57 min

   The Hoop Collective: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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