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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Lakers Capable Of Playoff Run? Giannis Injury Gives Bucks Options? + Knicks Step Up

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

ESPN

Basketball, Sports

3.94K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a heroic sideline debut, Luka’s strong performance for the Lakers in Dallas and if LA can actually make a playoff run. Plus, are the Knicks back on track after two big wins or does the roster still have too many concerns? Then, we discuss if Embiid will be an All-Star before breaking down why Giannis’ injury could be a better long term result for the Bucks including a high pick in a deep draft. Finally, an update on Kuminga’s future with the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome to the HOOC Collective podcast.

0:06.1

We talk about the NBA, which we're doing on Sunday afternoon before the football games.

0:11.6

So a little earlier than we normally would do, but, you know, might be nice to watch a little NFL.

0:17.1

Joining us from New York City, where he's back.

0:20.1

Just beating the storm up from Philadelphia

0:21.8

after watching the Knicks play The Sixers in an excellent game on Saturday afternoon.

0:26.6

Timbottempts.

0:27.4

Hello, everybody.

0:28.3

And Bon Temps, you were traveling back from Philly, but I was settled in watching the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks.

0:36.2

And moments before TIPA.

0:37.4

I caught the game.

0:38.4

The truth is I went to dinner at like 5.30 because I'm an old person.

0:41.8

And I watched it on tape delay.

0:43.8

But let's just say that I turned on the Lakers Mavericks game.

0:49.5

And Bontemps, right before tip-off, they don't always give the sideline reporter before tip-off.

0:55.7

Sometimes they wait into the first quarter.

0:57.7

But, oh, no, right before tip-off, who do I see doing sidelines?

1:03.6

But our buddy banned McMahon on a Saturday night NBA showcase product,

1:10.5

sideline man, ban McMahon.

1:12.7

Howdy, partners, they did take Texas freezing over to make that happen.

1:17.9

You know, little travel issues and there was concern the game was going to be canceled.

1:22.9

So I believe Lisa Sauter's was rerouters was to Chicago just in case.

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