Podcast appearances and mentions of tim bontemps

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks staying alive with a big wire-to-wire win over the Pacers to force a Game 6 including what chances New York has to get to a Game 7. Plus, the Thunder dominate the Wolves to advance to the NBA Finals while looking like the heavy favorite to win it all. Then, the guys discuss some big decisions coming this offseason for Minnesota. 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 react to the Pacers' incredible offensive performance in Game 4 vs. the Knicks initiated by Tyrese Haliburton's historic output before talking the Thunder's clutch performances from J-Dub and Chet to take down the Wolves in Minnesota. Then, the guys talk if the Knicks or Wolves have a better chance of surviving past Game 5. Finally, a special Hoop Collective announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Bontemps, ESPN NBA Reporter joins Evan, Canty and Michelle to get us ready for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Knicks. Are the Thunder at the beginning of a new NBA dynasty? Will the winner of Game 4 win the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Holly Rowe, ESPN Reporter joins the show to discuss the Women's College World Series and Caitlin Clark's injury that will take her off the court. We wrap up the hour with Canty's best bet of the night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Bontemps, ESPN NBA Reporter joins Evan, Canty and Michelle to get us ready for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Knicks. Are the Thunder at the beginning of a new NBA dynasty? Will the winner of Game 4 win the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Holly Rowe, ESPN Reporter joins the show to discuss the Women's College World Series and Caitlin Clark's injury that will take her off the court. We wrap up the hour with Canty's best bet of the night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is tonight a "must win" game for the Knicks? Tim Bontemps says he does not expect the Knicks to change their starting lineup from what they went with in Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Bontemps, ESPN NBA Reporter joins Evan, Canty and Michelle to get us ready for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Knicks. Are the Thunder at the beginning of a new NBA dynasty? Will the winner of Game 4 win the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Holly Rowe, ESPN Reporter joins the show to discuss the Women's College World Series and Caitlin Clark's injury that will take her off the court. We wrap up the hour with Canty's best bet of the night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Bontemps, ESPN NBA Reporter joins Evan, Canty and Michelle to get us ready for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Knicks. Are the Thunder at the beginning of a new NBA dynasty? Will the winner of Game 4 win the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Holly Rowe, ESPN Reporter joins the show to discuss the Women's College World Series and Caitlin Clark's injury that will take her off the court. We wrap up the hour with Canty's best bet of the night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. 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 Knicks' dramatic Game 3 win over the Pacers including if this win gives New York a real chance in the series. Then, the guys talk Minnesota's dominant win over the Thunder and discuss if that is a sign for more to come or if OKC will take control in Game 4. 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 Game 2 of the Western Conference finals between the Wolves & Thunder including OKC taking control and if Minnesota has a chance to get back into the series at home. Then, the crew breaks down one of the most incredible playoff games they have seen as the Pacers pulled off an epic comeback win at MSG over the Knicks. Plus, can the Knicks recover from this collapse in Game 2? 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 Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Wolves & Thunder including what this means for the rest of the series and the players to watch in Game 2. Then, the crew previews the keys to the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers & Knicks.  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 Thunder stepping up in a big Game 7 win over the Nuggets including the key difference makers in the series and an incredible effort from Aaron Gordon. Then, the guys look ahead to the Western Conference finals matchup between the Wolves & Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps following the New York Knicks series clinching win vs. the Boston Celtics to talk the magnitude of the Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.  Then, the guys talk the fallout on the other side with the Boston Celtics and how their future remains a mystery after Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury in Game 4.  Plus, how the Indiana Pacers matchup with the New York Knicks after an impressive series vs. the Cavaliers.   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 Nuggets forcing a Game 7 with the Thunder including what to expect in that game before talking expectations for a massive Game 6 at MSG between the Celtics & Knicks. Then, the guys talk the Wolves advancing to the Western Conference Finals and after being eliminated we discuss where the Warriors go from here. 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 Thunder growing up right before our eyes, another huge battle from Jokic & SGA, Haliburton leading the way as the Pacers eliminate the Cavs and what a big opportunity exists in the Eastern Conference going forward. Then, the guys talk what the significance will be of this year's NBA Draft Lottery before breaking down the impact of Tatum's injury in Boston and the Wolves' chances to end the Warriors' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a historic NBA Draft Lottery including the Mavs climbing all the way up to the top pick, the 76ers lucky jump and the Spurs rising again. Plus, with the flattened lottery odds what are teams like the Jazz & Wizards supposed to do? All that 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 Thunder getting it done in the clutch, why OKC has been able to get Jokic tired, the Pacers' dominant performance, if this season may be a disappointment for the Cavs, if the Knicks need to win at MSG after Boston bounced back this weekend, Julius Randle's elevated play for Minnesota and why the Warriors missed a big opportunity. Plus, the guys talk what they are most excited about with the NBA Draft Lottery. 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 Wolves leveling the series with the Warriors, if Golden State will be able to stay in it long enough for Steph Curry to return and Draymond's technical incident. Then, the guys talk if Boston will make any changes versus the Knicks, the Thunder's impressive response against Denver and the Cavs' must win game against the Pacers. Plus, a special guest appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a wild weekend in the NBA playoffs. The crew starts with the sad news surrounding Dame Lillard's injury and what that may mean for the future of the Bucks & Giannis. Then, the guys dive into some games with insane endings including Ant Edwards' masterclass performance to down the Lakers in a thriller & what that means for LA in the series, a historic ending to the Clippers-Nuggets game in what has been a blockbuster matchup, the Warriors getting a big win without Jimmy Butler and the Knicks' stars coming up clutch in Detroit. Plus, an interesting exit interview from Ja Morant in Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a wild weekend in the NBA playoffs. The crew starts with the sad news surrounding Dame Lillard's injury and what that may mean for the future of the Bucks & Giannis. Then, the guys dive into some games with insane endings including Ant Edwards' masterclass performance to down the Lakers in a thriller & what that means for LA in the series, a historic ending to the Clippers-Nuggets game in what has been a blockbuster matchup, the Warriors getting a big win without Jimmy Butler and the Knicks' stars coming up clutch in Detroit. Plus, an interesting exit interview from Ja Morant in Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and eventually Tim MacMahon to talk one of the most unique playoff endings between the Pistons & Knicks, the Clippers' big win & some issues with restrictions on viewing the game, an update on Jimmy Butler's injury for the Warriors, the huge impact Evan Mobley winning DPOY will have on the Cavs and the Thunder completing one of the craziest comebacks in playoff history against Memphis. Plus, an update on Ja Morant's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and eventually Tim MacMahon to talk one of the most unique playoff endings between the Pistons & Knicks, the Clippers' big win & some issues with restrictions on viewing the game, an update on Jimmy Butler's injury for the Warriors, the huge impact Evan Mobley winning DPOY will have on the Cavs and the Thunder completing one of the craziest comebacks in playoff history against Memphis. Plus, an update on Ja Morant's injury. 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 Lakers' leveling the series in a sluggish battle with the Wolves before talking the Pacers dominating the Bucks to go up 2-0 in the series & what that could mean for the future in Milwaukee. Then, the crew talks the incredible battles so far in the Clippers-Nuggets matchup and the Knicks struggling against the Pistons at MSG. Finally, we talk the latest front office moves around the NBA that haven't gotten enough attention. 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 Lakers' leveling the series in a sluggish battle with the Wolves before talking the Pacers dominating the Bucks to go up 2-0 in the series & what that could mean for the future in Milwaukee. Then, the crew talks the incredible battles so far in the Clippers-Nuggets matchup and the Knicks struggling against the Pistons at MSG. Finally, we talk the latest front office moves around the NBA that haven't gotten enough attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a wild opening weekend to the NBA playoffs including a big road win for the Warriors and if the Rockets have enough offense to advance. Plus, we break down if a wild Game 1 in Clippers-Nuggets will set up a long series, how the Knicks' massive 4th quarter showed their playoff pedigree over Detroit, why the Wolves' statement against the Lakers should be taken seriously and the dangerous Pacers looking more than ready for the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a wild opening weekend to the NBA playoffs including a big road win for the Warriors and if the Rockets have enough offense to advance. Plus, we break down if a wild Game 1 in Clippers-Nuggets will set up a long series, how the Knicks' massive 4th quarter showed their playoff pedigree over Detroit, why the Wolves' statement against the Lakers should be taken seriously and the dangerous Pacers looking more than ready for the Bucks. 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 start of the postseason with big wins for the Warriors & Magic before breaking down a unique press conference featuring Mavs' GM Nico Harrison in Dallas. Then, the guys preview the NBA playoffs including some of the most exciting first round matchups. 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 start of the postseason with big wins for the Warriors & Magic before breaking down a unique press conference featuring Mavs' GM Nico Harrison in Dallas. Then, the guys preview the NBA playoffs including some of the most exciting first round matchups. 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 an eventful end to the NBA season including a wild finish with massive seeding implications between the Clippers & Warriors. The guys dive into an early look at the major storylines between the Clippers & Nuggets and the Wolves & Lakers. Plus, some interesting news from Philadelphia on the future of the 76ers. 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 an eventful end to the NBA season including a wild finish with massive seeding implications between the Clippers & Warriors. The guys dive into an early look at the major storylines between the Clippers & Nuggets and the Wolves & Lakers. Plus, some interesting news from Philadelphia on the future of the 76ers. 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's emotional return to Dallas and the Lakers' chances for a playoff run before talking the fallout from the Nuggets' firing of head coach Michael Malone and decision not to extend GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down what the future holds for the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous season including what could be a very interesting summer.   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's emotional return to Dallas and the Lakers' chances for a playoff run before talking the fallout from the Nuggets' firing of head coach Michael Malone and decision not to extend GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down what the future holds for the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous season including what could be a very interesting summer.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Luka's return to Dallas and talk the Lakers' battle for playoff seeding before reacting to the Denver Nuggets firing head coach Michael Malone and not extending GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down the playoff potential for the Houston Rockets including their potential superstar ready to break through. Finally, Cavs' forward Evan Mobley joins the show to talk a historic season, his growth and his potential for Defensive Player of the Year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Luka's return to Dallas and talk the Lakers' battle for playoff seeding before reacting to the Denver Nuggets firing head coach Michael Malone and not extending GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down the playoff potential for the Houston Rockets including their potential superstar ready to break through. Finally, Cavs' forward Evan Mobley joins the show to talk a historic season, his growth and his potential for Defensive Player of the Year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deeper look at the Nuggets decision to cut ties with GM, Calvin Booth. Did the Nuggets lose their culture when their old GM, Tim Connely took a job with the Minnesota Timberwolves? ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss the surprising news of the Nuggets firing both their coach and GM, how flawed the Nuggets roster is, and if we will see more moves from the Nuggets regarding the roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes different audio cutes from national sporter personailities including Brian Windhorst, Shams Charnia, and Ramona Shelburne. What is the plan for the Nuggets moving forward? Did Michael Malone and Calvin Booth ever have a relationship? Did one specific interaction lead to the Nuggets clearing house? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss why the Nuggets decided now was the time to fire Michael Malone, if Malone lost the locker room, and how the Nuggets lost their culture.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers' impressive wins of late, what that means for the playoffs, late season playoff seeding battles and Luka's upcoming return game to Dallas. Then, the crew breaks down their takes on the NBA Awards including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year and 6th Man of the Year.  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 Lakers' impressive wins of late, what that means for the playoffs, late season playoff seeding battles and Luka's upcoming return game to Dallas. Then, the crew breaks down their takes on the NBA Awards including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year and 6th Man of the Year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Bontemps' final MVP Straw Poll of the season including the state of the historic race between SGA and Jokic. Plus, some surprise entrants into the Top 6 of the poll, a DPOY discussion, the possibility of the Thunder winning 70 games and everyone's favorite segment the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. 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 impact of a major coaching change from Memphis late in the season and what that means for the future of Ja Morant with the Grizzlies. Then, the guys talk Jalen Brunson's return timeline for the Knicks, injuries harming the Bucks, a wild scene in the Pistons-Wolves game and take a trip to Cavs Corner. Plus, a big surprise for MacMahon. 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 major takeaways from the NBA's board of governors meeting in New York with commissioner Adam Silver. The guys cover the concept of league expansion inching ever closer, a new league in Europe, some unique clarification on the sale of the Celtics, how Minnesota's ownership changes could greatly impact the team, if there is a fix to tanking in the NBA and a wild storytime from Windy. 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 release of MacMahon's new book, Anthony Davis returning for the Mavs, if the Suns' win streak is something or nothing, the amount of concern for the Lakers' struggles of late, the battle for the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference, if Indiana can be a dangerous playoff team and some wild stories from MacMahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a recent column from ESPN NBA reporters Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton on the league's tanking problem. Efforts have been made - like flattening the lottery odds - to do away with tanking and incentivize competition. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked, as finding superstars at the top of the draft is still the model for NBA success. What other possible solutions exist, and where do the Chicago Bulls fit into that picture? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down. Plus, the guys look at the star-level play of Coby White and Josh Giddey over the past ten games. Do the Bulls already have their star duo?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Bulls' surprising win streak of late, the Lakers' stars returning as Western Conference seeding battles heat up, what is going wrong with the Cavs, get some injury news on Jalen Brunson, what seeds the top teams in the Eastern Conference will get, some curious comments from Wyc Grousbeck on the Celtics and preview MacMahon's new book! 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 significance of the Celtics' largest team sale in North American sports history and what this means for Boston going forward. Then, the guys discuss the Clippers streaking at the right time, some potential defensive issues for the Cavs, the current Defensive Player of the Year, some interesting lineup decisions for the Thunder and playoff seeding battles in the Eastern Conference. Plus, we rank the 11 best and worst rebuilding scenarios for teams across the NBA. 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 Warriors' substantial improvement after the Jimmy Butler trade, if they are legit contenders, the Rockets' improvement of late including if their young talent has superstar potential, the potential for the Mavs to have to forfeit games and Tony Allen's jersey retirement in Memphis. 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 significance of the Thunder downing the Celtics, if those two teams are the favorites for the NBA Finals, a huge game-winner for the Knicks, interesting comments from Mikal Bridges on the minutes for starters, some NBA Player Participation Policy fines and what the future holds in Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The serious issues the Dallas Mavericks are suffering because of injuries. The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic. The competition for MVP is a 2 way race. The guys discuss who has an edge.  Plus we preview OKC vs Celtics. The chances of the Timberwolves to make the playoffs. And how the Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler was a disaster for the Heat. Plus a new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show. 0:20 Intro 2:10  Dallas Mavericks personal issues 05:06 Nuggets vs Thunder rematch 06:32 The  new member to the hoop collective interrupts the show. 8:50 The Race for MVP between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 16:44 The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic. 22:11 Potential Finals Preview Celtics vs Thunder 34:14 can the Minnesota Timberwolves sneak into the playoffs ? 39:46 The struggles of the Miami Heat since the Jimmy Butler trade 46:30 What should the Bontemps Pigeon be named ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE HOOP COLLECTIVE: Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin discuss the Celtics victory over the Lakers on Saturday Night. Plus the dominating victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets.  The Collective give us an update on Lebron James and Jalen Brunson's injury. Plus the “hottest” topic in the NBA: The meeting between Larry David and Dave McMenamin.  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 Eastern Conference including if the Bucks have a chance to take down the Celtics or Cavs. Plus, an update on the NBA Draft Lottery standings and what to watch for as the season progresses. Then, the guys tackle the struggles for Memphis of late and what that means for the team going forward. 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 impact of Kyrie Irving's injury in Dallas, why this season is one of the biggest disasters in NBA history for the Mavs, the Suns' struggles including a major concern, if Portland can make the NBA Playoffs and if the Lakers can keep up this hot streak. 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 Nuggets & Celtics big matchup, why Denver is not as much ofa threat to Boston this year, the Cavs' huge win over Boston, if Cleveland can take Celtics in the playoffs, 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