The Hoop Collective: Impact Of Wemby Out For Season & Concern For Luka’s Slow Start With Lakers?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the big matchup between Nuggets & Celtics, why Denver is not as much of threat to Boston this year, the Cavs’ huge win over the Celtics, the impact of Jalen Suggs’ injury on the Magic, Ant Edwards’ technical foul suspension and award ‘Cojones Factor Player of the Month’ for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Western Conference, break down an interesting statement from Gregg Popovich and preview a potentially telling matchup between the Cavs & Celtics. Then, renowned journalist & author Armen Keteyian joins to talk his new book 'Legends and Soles: The Memoir of an American Original' on the legendary Sonny Vaccaro including some wild stories about LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavs as a Laker, the 76ers’ season continuing to go downhill, why the future is a concern for the Suns, a historic turnaround for Detroit, a wild comeback for Minnesota over OKC 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 talk the Knicks’ struggles against some of the best teams in the league, the Celtics turning it on of late, the Mavs’ solid play, the Warriors improvement with Jimmy Butler Luka showing out versus Denver, what to expect from Mavs-Lakers 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 break down Victor Wembanyama being ruled out for the rest of the season in San Antonio including how this impacts the Spurs’ future. Plus, the guys talk if Luka’s slow start with the Lakers is cause for concern before talking how the suspension of Bobby Portis will impact the Bucks and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen to talk Drew’s new book, training the NBA’s biggest stars, helping Tatum fix his shot, what we don’t know about Joel Embiid and more. Plus, the comment from Anthony Edwards that Ramona thinks deserves more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the second MVP Straw Poll of the NBA season. The crew talks if Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have separated from the rest of the group, what star may be stuck in fourth 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 react to Luka Doncic Laker debut and what the outcome for the Lakers will be with Luka in the lineup. Plus fans in Dallas are showing their discontent with Mavs ownership. Jimmy Butler is fitting in great with the Golden State Warriors and is creating a nice partnership with Steph Curry. And Alex Rodriguez is close to becoming the newest owner of an NBA team. 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 Anthony Davis’ latest injury & the impact it could have on the Mavs, some bold quotes from Dallas ownership, Mark Williams trade to the Lakers getting rescinded, the Blazers better play of late, the Magic struggling without Suggs and discuss if the West is truly wide open. Plus, Clippers’ guard James Harden joins the show. 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 everything you need to know from an eventful trade deadline including the issues brewing in Phoenix, if that could lead to Kevin Durant & Devin Booker on the move this summer, the Lakers getting Luka a big man in Mark Williams, a historically unique time for Dallas, the Raptors getting Brandon Ingram, the Cavs taking a swing and more. Plus, we hand out the Cojones Factor Player Of The Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices