The Hoop Collective: Expert Lawyer Explains NBA Gambling Scandal

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the start of the NBA Cup before diving into some of the most surprising starts to the NBA season. The guys tackle the Bulls’ incredible start, the Hawks and Magic struggling, the best backcourt in basketball, Austin Reaves’ incredible run and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and current partner in Pryor Cashman & former SDNY Complex Frauds & Cybercrime Chief Katherine Reilly to break down the NBA’s gambling scandal. The crew tackles how this case moves forward, why the NBA cleared Rozier, how strong the case is for each of the two indictments, why Billups was only fully listed in one indictment and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some of the most interesting results from the NBA’s opening week of action. The guys break down some notable injuries, expectations for Cooper Flagg, some insane scoring outbursts, the future of tanking, if Celtics fans should be worried and much more. 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 impact around the league following the news of the arrests made in connection to the FBI's gambling inquiries involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones. Then, the guys tackle Victor Wembanyama’s sensational season opener for the Spurs before talking an underrated aspect of San Antonio's victory. Plus, a sensational night for the 76ers’ guards, Embiid’s health concerns, the Knicks strong start and much reaction to the biggest moments to the start of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vincent Goodwill and Bobby Marks to discuss the impact of some extensions around the league before discussing the significance of the injuries on the Knicks and if the 76ers are healthier than expected. Then, Cavs center Jarrett Allen joins the show to discuss the outlook for the upcoming season in Cleveland, the NBA’s movement back to an emphasis on size, his unique wedding dance 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 discuss the impressive unofficial debut from AJ Dybantsa at BYU, Joel Embiid’s return & what reasonable expectations are for the 76ers, how concerning Memphis’ injuries are, the latest additions to the Kings’ roster and the likelihood of the title defense for the Thunder. 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 future of the NBA's international business before breaking down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams and lottery teams. Plus, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations James Jones joins the show to discuss the responsibilities that we don’t see in his role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and new member of the Hoop family Vincent Goodwill to talk the latest on the Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors, how to end a dynasty and some possible locations for a theoretical Giannis trade. Then, the guys discuss Cooper Flagg playing point guard in Dallas, Victor Wembanyama's growth spurt and the amount of size across the league. Plus, some bonus storytime’s with Windy. 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 some noteworthy moments in preseason games and emphasize the importance of Embiid’s activity in the preseason. Then, the guys break down the Eastern Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams, lottery teams and tankers. 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 latest update on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee including if he could leave for the Knicks, what his timeline looks like with the Bucks and what could impact his decisions in the near future. Then, the guys draft every team in the NBA based on who will win the most games in the NBA regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices